Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
venosum
ID:
166246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
C.F.P.von Martius & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Bras.15(1): 133 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165575



Common Names

  • Butterfly Pea
  • Butterfly Vine
  • Centrosema venosum


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Synonyms

  • Bradburya venosa (Mart. ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Centrosema venosum (also called veined 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 venosum is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a cover crop, and as a soil improver. It is also used for erosion control, weed control, and as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centrosema venosum is a white to pale blue, five-petalled, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, flattened, and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a pair of cotyledons and a pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centrosema venosum 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 venosum

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

Centrosema venosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centrosema venosum?

Centrosema venosum

What are the common names of Centrosema venosum?

Veined butterfly pea, Trailing butterfly pea

What is the growth habit of Centrosema venosum?

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.