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valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Sauvalle
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178468
Common Names
- Climbing Legume
- Blue Calopogonium
- Creeping Wattle
Synonyms
- Calopogonium coeruleum (Benth.) Sauvalle [unknown]
Description
Calopogonium caeruleum (also called Blue Calopogonium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the Americas. It has yellow flowers and pinnate leaves with up to 11 leaflets. It grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Calopogonium caeruleum is used as a food crop and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Calopogonium caeruleum is yellow with 5 petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calopogonium caeruleum is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.
Where to Find Calopogonium caeruleum
Calopogonium caeruleum is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and old fields.
Calopogonium caeruleum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calopogonium caeruleum?
Calopogonium caeruleum
What is the common name of Calopogonium caeruleum?
Calopogonium
What is the natural habitat of Calopogonium caeruleum?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Calopogonium genus
Calopogonium domingense,
Calopogonium lanceolatum,
Calopogonium racemosum,
Calopogonium sericeum,
Calopogonium velutinum,
Calopogonium galactioides,
Calopogonium caeruleum,
Calopogonium mucunoides,
Calopogonium galactoides,
Calopogonium caeruleum,
Species in the Fabaceae family