Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
unifoliatum
ID:
166244

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rose) Lundell

Source:
ildis

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club69: 391 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165573



Common Names

  • Centrosema unifoliatum
  • Unifoliate Centrosema
  • Velvet Bean


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Synonyms

  • Centrosema unifoliolatum Burkart [illegitimate]
  • Bradburya unifoliata Rose [valid]

Description

Centrosema unifoliatum (also called one-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 unifoliatum is used as a forage crop and is also used as a soil cover crop to reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centrosema unifoliatum 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 unifoliatum 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 unifoliatum

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

Centrosema unifoliatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centrosema unifoliatum?

Centrosema unifoliatum

What are the common names of Centrosema unifoliatum?

One-leaved butterfly pea, Trailing butterfly pea

What is the growth habit of Centrosema unifoliatum?

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

Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.