Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
virginianum
ID:
179835

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 56 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179164



Common Names

  • Virginia Centro
  • Virginia Peanut
  • Virginia Butterfly Pea


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Synonyms

  • Clitoria virginiana L. [valid]
  • Centrosema virginianum angustifolium Griseb. [valid]
  • Bradburya virginiana (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Clitoria amoena Roth [valid]
  • Clitoria gladiata Schrank [valid]
  • Steganotropis conjugata Lehm. [valid]
  • Clitoria gemina Vell. [valid]
  • Centrosema biflorum Mart. ex Benth. [valid]
  • Centrosema micranthum Steud. [unknown]
  • Centrosema scabriusculum Hassk. [valid]
  • Clitoria alabamensis Bertol. [valid]
  • Bradburya biflora (Mart. ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Clitoria virginiana angustifolia DC. [valid]
  • Centrosema conjugatum (Lehm.) Steud. [valid]
  • Centrosema virginiana (L.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Centrosema decumbens C.Mart. [deprecated]
  • Bradburya decumbens Kuntze [valid]
  • Glycine pugiunculus Desv. [valid]
  • Centrosema virginianum ellipticum (DC.) Fernald [valid]
  • Nauchea virginiana (L.) Descourt. [valid]
  • Bradburya erecta Raf. [unknown]
  • Clitoria micrantha Sm. ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Clitoria oblonga Hassk. [valid]
  • Dolichos aristatus L. [valid]
  • Dolichos scabriuscidus Hassk. [unknown]
  • Bradburya conjugata Kuntze [valid]
  • Bradburya virginiana angustifolia (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Centrosema decumbens Mart. ex Benth. [valid]
  • Clitoria virginiana elliptica DC. [valid]
  • Cruminium virginianum (L.) Britton [valid]
  • Clitoria calcarigera Salisb. [valid]
  • Centrosema virginianum virginianum [unknown]
  • Vexillaria virginiana (L.) Eaton [valid]
  • Ternatea virginiana J.St.-Hil. [valid]
  • Centrosema virginianum angustifolium (Griseb.) Hadač [valid]
  • Clitoria virginiana ovata DC. [valid]
  • Centrosema virginianum genuinum Stehlé & Quentin [invalid]
  • Bradburya virginiana flavida Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Centrosema virginianum (also called Virginia butterfly pea, wild blue lupine, and wild blue pea, among many other common names) is a perennial legume native to the eastern United States. It grows in a variety of habitats, including disturbed sites, pastures, and roadsides. It has a low-growing, sprawling habit and produces small, purple-blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Centrosema virginianum is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant, and it has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. The plant is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centrosema virginianum has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centrosema virginianum is a perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It is easy to propagate by seed, and the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be spaced at least 20 cm apart and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Centrosema virginianum

Centrosema virginianum is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.

Centrosema virginianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centrosema virginianum?

Centrosema virginianum

What type of plant is Centrosema virginianum?

A legume

Where is Centrosema virginianum native to?

Tropical regions of the Americas

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.