Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
platycarpum
ID:
166236

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
C.F.P.von Martius & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Bras.15(1): 126 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165565



Common Names

  • Centrosema platycarpum
  • Platycarpum Centrosema
  • Centrosema


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Synonyms

  • Vexillaria grandiflora Benth. [valid]
  • Bradburya platycarpa (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Clitoria magnifica Afr.Fern. & P.Bezerra [valid]
  • Centrosema platycarpum magnificum (Afr.Fern. & P.Bezerra) Afr.Fern. [valid]

Description

Centrosema platycarpum (also called flat-fruited butterfly pea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a slender, erect stem and oblong-lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centrosema platycarpum is used as a forage crop and is also used as a soil cover crop to reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centrosema platycarpum 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 platycarpum 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 platycarpum

Centrosema platycarpum is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

Centrosema platycarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centrosema platycarpum?

Centrosema platycarpum

What are the common names of Centrosema platycarpum?

Broad-fruited butterfly pea, Trailing butterfly pea

What is the growth habit of Centrosema platycarpum?

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