Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
molle
ID:
166707

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 55 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166036



Common Names

  • Centrosema
  • Molle Centrosema
  • Molle


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Description

Centrosema molle (also called soft centrosema, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has a grey-brown bark and its leaves are simple and alternate. It grows in lowland and montane rainforests, as well as in savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Centrosema molle is used as a forage crop, for soil stabilization, and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centrosema molle is a white, tubular corolla with five petals. The seed is a small, ovoid, brownish-black seed. The seedling is a small, erect, hairy plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centrosema molle is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 1 m. It is propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 15 cm tall. The shrub is drought-tolerant and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Centrosema molle

Centrosema molle is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Centrosema molle FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centrosema molle?

Centrosema molle

What is the common name of Centrosema molle?

Soft Centrosema

What is the natural habitat of Centrosema molle?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.