About Chamaecrista auricoma
Chamaecrista auricoma (Chamaecrista auricoma) is a herb belonging to the Caesalpiniaceae family (Senna family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/bipinnate leaves, raceme/panicle flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is typically found in grasslands. It occurs across Indo-Malesia, China and Africa. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-January.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Chamaecrista auricoma
- Genus
- Chamaecrista
- Family
- CAESALPINIACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Grasslands
- Distribution
- Indo-Malesia, China and Africa
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-January

Botanical family
Caesalpiniaceae
Senna family
Chamaecrista auricoma belongs to the Caesalpiniaceae family.
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