Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
lucia-helenae
ID:
1034810

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandão & Gavil.

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Daphne6(3): 7 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034148

Common Names

  • Centrosema lucia-helenae
  • Lucia-helenae Centrosema
  • Lucia-helenae Butterfly Pea

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Description

Centrosema lucia-helenae (also called Lucia-Helenae Centrosema, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has an upright, spreading habit and is usually found in moist, sandy soils in open woodland, scrub and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Centrosema lucia-helenae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for windbreaks and soil erosion control. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centrosema lucia-helenae has white, fragrant flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, flat, oval-shaped bean. The seedlings are long and thin, with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centrosema lucia-helenae is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach a height of up to 1.5 m. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be covered lightly with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Centrosema lucia-helenae

Centrosema lucia-helenae is native to South America and can be found in open grasslands and scrublands.

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

Mitzi Brandão (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandão' in the authors string.
Manuel Losada Gavilanes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gavil.' in the authors string.