Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tetragonolobum
ID:
1062315

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schultze-Kr. & R.J.Williams

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Caldasia16: 133 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061653



Common Names

  • Centrosema Tetragonolobum
  • Tetragonolobum Centrosema
  • Tetragonolobum Centrosema Tree


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Description

Centrosema tetragonolobum (also called Centrosema tetragonolobum, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in open woodlands, grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centrosema tetragonolobum is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, constipation, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centrosema tetragonolobum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings have a single stem with two to three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centrosema tetragonolobum is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Centrosema tetragonolobum

Centrosema tetragonolobum is native to tropical Africa.

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