Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Chodat & Hassl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier, sér. 2, 4: 897 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165086
Common Names
- Silky Calopogonium
- Silky Ground Cover
- Silky Trailing Legume
Synonyms
- Calopogonium sericeum villicalyx Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
- Calopogonium sericeum glabrescens Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
- Stenolobium caeruleum sericeum Benth. [unknown]
Description
Calopogonium sericeum (also called Calopogonium mucunoides, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. This plant is found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Calopogonium sericeum is used as a green manure crop, as a forage crop, and as a soil cover crop to prevent soil erosion. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calopogonium sericeum is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calopogonium sericeum is a shrub that grows to a height of 3-4 m. It has a spreading habit and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -4°C.
Where to Find Calopogonium sericeum
Calopogonium sericeum is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Calopogonium sericeum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calopogonium sericeum?
Calopogonium sericeum
What is the common name of Calopogonium sericeum?
Silky Calopogonium
What is the natural habitat of Calopogonium sericeum?
Tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas, and shrublands
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