Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
brasilianum
ID:
174703

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 54 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174032



Common Names

  • Brazilian Centrosema
  • Butterfly Pea
  • Bitter Vetch


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Synonyms

  • Clitoria brasiliana L. [valid]
  • Clitoria formosa Kunth [valid]
  • Vexillaria brasiliana (L.) Hoffmanns. [valid]
  • Clitoria insulana Vell. [valid]
  • Bradburya brasiliana (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Centrosema brasilianum brasilianum [unknown]
  • Bradburya insulana Kuntze [valid]
  • Centrosema insulanum (Vell.) Steud. [valid]
  • Nauchea brasiliana (L.) Descourt. [valid]
  • Clitoria insulana Arrab. [unknown]
  • Centrosema brasilianum angustifolium (Benth.) Amshoff [valid]

Description

Centrosema brasilianum (also called Brazilian centrosema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in the Amazon rainforest and the Atlantic Forest. It typically grows in lowland tropical rainforest, but is also found in other habitats such as seasonally flooded forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Centrosema brasilianum is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a green manure crop, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centrosema brasilianum has white or yellow flowers that are fragrant and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centrosema brasilianum can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned to allow for adequate spacing and growth. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.

Where to Find Centrosema brasilianum

Centrosema brasilianum is native to Central and South America, and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Centrosema brasilianum FAQ

What is the common name of Centrosema brasilianum?

Brazilian centrosema

What is the origin of Centrosema brasilianum?

South America

What is the growth rate of Centrosema brasilianum?

Moderate

Species in the Centrosema genus

Centrosema bellum, Centrosema carajasense, Centrosema grazielae, Centrosema acutifolium, Centrosema arenarium, Centrosema arenicola, Centrosema bifidum, Centrosema bracteosum, Centrosema capitatum, Centrosema coriaceum, Centrosema dasyanthum, Centrosema fasciculatum, Centrosema grandiflorum, Centrosema haitiense, Centrosema heteroneura, Centrosema jaraguaensis, Centrosema latidens, Centrosema macranthum, Centrosema macrocarpum, Centrosema pascuorum, Centrosema platycarpum, Centrosema rotundifolium, Centrosema schottii, Centrosema tapirapoanense, Centrosema triquetrum, Centrosema unifoliatum, Centrosema variifolium, Centrosema venosum, Centrosema vetulum, Centrosema vexillatum, Centrosema molle, Centrosema brachypodum, Centrosema angustifolium, Centrosema heptaphyllum, Centrosema brasilianum, Centrosema plumieri, Centrosema pubescens, Centrosema virginianum, Centrosema kermesii, Centrosema sagittatum, Centrosema sagittatum, Centrosema heteroneurum, Centrosema jaraguaense, Centrosema lucia-helenae, Centrosema teresae, Centrosema tetragonolobum, Centrosema sericiflorum,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.