Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
fasciculatum
ID:
166225

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 56 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165554



Common Names

  • Fasciculated Butterfly Pea
  • Fasciculated Winged Pea
  • Winged Pea


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Synonyms

  • Bradburya fasciculata (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Centrosema fasciculatum (also called 'Fasciculate centrosema', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Centrosema fasciculatum is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a green manure crop, and as a soil cover crop. It is also used for erosion control, weed control, and as a cover crop for other crops.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centrosema fasciculatum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings have two opposite, elliptic leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centrosema fasciculatum is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep soil moist and provide bright indirect light.

Where to Find Centrosema fasciculatum

Centrosema fasciculatum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Centrosema fasciculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centrosema fasciculatum?

Centrosema fasciculatum

What are the common names of Centrosema fasciculatum?

Clustered butterfly pea, Trailing butterfly pea

What is the growth habit of Centrosema fasciculatum?

It is a trailing, perennial vine

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