Fabaceae FAMILY
Chamaecrista cathartica
Chamaecrista cathartica
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Chamaecrista cathartica is a perennial plant with stems that become more or less woody. The plant is harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeS. America - eastern Brazil (Paraná to Bahia)
HabitatSavannah, grassland and open, dry woodland at medium to higher elevations.