Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
plumieri
ID:
179808

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turpin ex Pers.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179137



Common Names

  • Plumier Centrosema
  • Centrosema plumieri
  • Plumier Butterfly Pea


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Synonyms

  • Bradburya plumieri (Turpin ex Pers.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Clitoria plumieri Turpin ex Pers. [valid]
  • Cruminium giganteum Desv. [valid]
  • Centrosema plumeri (Turpin) Benth. [unknown]
  • Nauchea plumieri (Turpin ex Pers.) Pers. ex Descourt. [valid]
  • Nauchea pudica Descourt. [valid]
  • Clitoria calcarata L'Hér. ex DC. [valid]
  • Clitoria fluminensis Vell. [valid]
  • Clitoria pudica (Descourt.) Steud. [valid]

Description

Centrosema plumieri (also called Plumier's Centrosema, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It grows up to 8 meters tall and has compound leaves with 3-5 leaflets. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Centrosema plumieri is used for fodder, soil improvement, and as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centrosema plumieri has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centrosema plumieri is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Centrosema plumieri

Centrosema plumieri is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Centrosema plumieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centrosema plumieri?

Centrosema plumieri

What type of plant is Centrosema plumieri?

A legume

Where is Centrosema plumieri native to?

Tropical regions of the Americas

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

Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Pierre Jean François Turpin (1775-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turpin' in the authors string.