Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
sericeum
ID:
165757

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

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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.

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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 Fabaceae family

References

Emil Hassler (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassl.' in the authors string.
Robert Hippolyte Chodat (1865-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chodat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:42796-2: Based on the initial data import