centrosema pubescens

Genus: centrosema

Other plants of the family: centrosema arenarium centrosema brachypodum centrosema brasilianum centrosema coriaceum centrosema ferrugineum centrosema galeottii centrosema grandiflorum centrosema molle centrosema virginianum

Centrosema pubescens, common name centro or butterfly pea, is a legume in the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae, and tribe Phaseolae. It is native to Central and South America and cultivated in other tropical areas as a forage for livestock.Although, this species has hitherto almost exclusively been referred to as Centrosema pubescens, its correct name is Centrosema molle. The former C. schiedeanum (incl. the released cultivar Belalto centro) is now C. pubescens.

Centro is a perennial herb that ...

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