Centrosema kermesii

Centrosema kermesii

Overview

Centrosema kermesii is a climbing or twining perennial legume in the butterfly pea genus native to tropical South America. It produces large, showy flowers

Centrosema kermesii is a climbing or twining perennial legume in the butterfly pea genus native to tropical South America. It produces large, showy flowers with a reverse orientation compared to typical legumes, bearing the characteristic large standard petal facing downward, in rich pink to carmine-red tones suggested by the species name. The genus Centrosema is widespread in the Neotropics and several species are used as forage and cover crops.

Taxonomy

Takım Fabales
Familya Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Centrosema kermesii

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

What family does Centrosema kermesii belong to?
Centrosema kermesii (Centrosema kermesii) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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