Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
angustifolium
ID:
168372

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 54 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000167701

Common Names

  • Centrosema angustifolium
  • Narrow-leaf Centrosema
  • Narrow-leaf Butterfly Pea

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Synonyms

  • Clitoria angustifolia Kunth [valid]
  • Centrosema longifolium Benth. [unknown]
  • Bradburya angustifolia (Kunth) Kuntze [valid]
  • Bradburya longifolia (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Centrosema angustifolium (also called Butterfly Pea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It has a slender stem and trifoliate leaves with narrow leaflets. It grows in open areas, roadsides and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centrosema angustifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centrosema angustifolium is a small, white to pale pink, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centrosema angustifolium is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Centrosema angustifolium

Centrosema angustifolium is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Centrosema angustifolium FAQ

What is the common name of Centrosema angustifolium?

Angustifolium Centrosema

What are the growth requirements of Centrosema angustifolium?

Centrosema angustifolium requires full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the maximum height of Centrosema angustifolium?

Centrosema angustifolium can reach a maximum height of 5 feet.

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 Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.