Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pascuorum
ID:
166235

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165564

Common Names

  • Centrosema pascuorum
  • Pascuorum Centrosema
  • Centrosema

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Synonyms

  • Clitoria sinuata Desv. [valid]
  • Centrosema sinuatum (Desv.) Benth. [valid]
  • Bradburya pascuorum (Mart. ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Bradburya sinuata Kuntze [valid]
  • Bradburya virginiana pascuorum Lindm. [valid]
  • Centrosema pascuorum brevipes Benth. [valid]
  • Centrosema pascuorum prostratum Huber [valid]
  • Centrosema pascuorum brevifolia Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Centrosema pascuorum (also called pasture 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 pascuorum is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a green manure crop, and as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and structure.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centrosema pascuorum is a small, white, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centrosema pascuorum is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep soil moist and provide bright indirect light.

Where to Find Centrosema pascuorum

Centrosema pascuorum is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

Centrosema pascuorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centrosema pascuorum?

Centrosema pascuorum

What are the common names of Centrosema pascuorum?

Common butterfly pea, Trailing butterfly pea

What is the growth habit of Centrosema pascuorum?

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.