Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Amshoff
Source:
ildis
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht52: 65 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165087
Common Names
- Velvety Calopogonium
- Velvety Ground Cover
- Velvety Trailing Legume
Synonyms
- Rhynchosia luschnathiana Walp. [valid]
- Stenolobium velutinum Benth. [valid]
Description
Calopogonium velutinum (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 velutinum is used as a forage crop, as a soil cover crop to prevent soil erosion, and as a green manure crop. 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 velutinum 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 velutinum 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 velutinum
Calopogonium velutinum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America. It can be found in open areas, pastures, and disturbed habitats.
Calopogonium velutinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calopogonium velutinum?
Calopogonium velutinum
What is the common name of Calopogonium velutinum?
Velvet Calopogonium
What is the natural habitat of Calopogonium velutinum?
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