Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
rotundifolium
ID:
166237

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165566



Common Names

  • Round-leaved Butterfly Pea
  • Round-leaved Winged Pea
  • Winged Pea


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Synonyms

  • Centrosema rotundifolium angustifolium Benth. [valid]
  • Bradburya rotundifolia (Mart. ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Centrosema rotundifolium (also called round-leaved 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 rotundifolium is used as a forage crop and is also used as a soil cover crop to reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centrosema rotundifolium 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 rotundifolium 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 rotundifolium

Centrosema rotundifolium is native to Central and South America. It can be found in moist forests, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Centrosema rotundifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centrosema rotundifolium?

Centrosema rotundifolium

What are the common names of Centrosema rotundifolium?

Round-leaved butterfly pea, Trailing butterfly pea

What is the growth habit of Centrosema rotundifolium?

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

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.