Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
triquetrum
ID:
166243

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hoffmanns. ex Benth.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
G.Bentham & J.D.Hooker, Gen. Pl.1: 528 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165572



Common Names

  • Centrosema triquetrum
  • Triquetrous Centrosema
  • Velvet Bean


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Synonyms

  • Centrosema latissimum Ducke [valid]
  • Platysema triquetrum Hoffmanns. ex Benth. [valid]
  • Centrosema roseum Huber [valid]
  • Bradburya triquetra (Hoffmanns. ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Centrosema triquetrum (also called three-angled 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 triquetrum is used as a forage crop and is also used as a soil cover crop to reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centrosema triquetrum 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 triquetrum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Centrosema triquetrum

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

Centrosema triquetrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centrosema triquetrum?

Centrosema triquetrum

What are the common names of Centrosema triquetrum?

Three-angled butterfly pea, Trailing butterfly pea

What is the growth habit of Centrosema triquetrum?

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