Chamaecrista leschenaultiana
Chamaecrista leschenaultiana
About Chamaecrista leschenaultiana
Chamaecrista leschenaultiana (Chamaecrista leschenaultiana) 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 moist and shaded habitats on the hills of deciduous forests. Native to Pantropical, it is distributed across India, Nepal, Bhutan, SE. Tropical Asia, Pakistan and introduced in Malaysia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during June-October. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Chamaecrista leschenaultiana
- Genus
- Chamaecrista
- Family
- CAESALPINIACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Moist and shaded habitats on the hills of deciduous forests
- Native to
- Pantropical
- Distribution
- India, Nepal, Bhutan, SE. Tropical Asia, Pakistan and introduced in Malaysia
- Flowering & fruiting
- June-October
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Caesalpiniaceae
Senna family
Chamaecrista leschenaultiana belongs to the Caesalpiniaceae family.
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