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Centrosema macrocarpum

Scientific Name: Centrosema macrocarpum

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Centrosema macrocarpum

Centrosema macrocarpum, also known as Macrocarpum, Climbing Butterfly Pea, or Spurred Butterfly Pea, is a legume species with potential use as a forage crop.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Centrosema macrocarpum Benth.
  • Family: Leguminosae (Fabaceae)
  • Synonyms:
    • Bradburya macrocarpa (Benth.) Kuntze
    • Centrosema lisboae Ducke

Distribution and Habitat

C. macrocarpum is native to central and northern South America, specifically between latitudes 20S and 20N. It is found in countries like Nicaragua, Brazil, Panama, Colombia, Bolivia, French Guiana, Guyana, Venezuela, Peru, and Mexico.

Ecological Role

Centrosema macrocarpum is cultivated as a pasture legume and has been used as a cover crop in peach palm plantations. It can also be used in association with Brachiarias and Panicum maximum.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

This plant is a perennial, climbing, tropical legume.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Centrosema macrocarpum can be a food source for Lepidopteran caterpillars, such as the Two-barred Flasher (Astraptes fulgerator).
  • It can be used in association with grasses such as Brachiarias and Panicum maximum.

Further Information

  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • The Plant List
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • USDA Plant Hardiness Map