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Centrosema virginianum Synonyms: Common Name(s): Spurred buterfly pea Family: Fabaceae Growth Habit: Perennial Invasiveness: Growing Days: 90 to 210 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=35° (C) | Opt.Max=30° (C) | Opt.Min=22° (C) | Abs.Min=15° (C) | Precipitation: 50 to 100 (cm.) Winter Minimum: -2° (C) Soil pH: 5.3 to 6.5 Soil Texture/Type: Sandy soils to clays Soil Drainage: Well Photoperiod Response: Short day Light Intensity: Clear Comments: Variable in drought and frost resistance. Common in tropics, but found elsewhere. Diseases: Rhizoctonia, Cercospora, Anthrachose Uses: Animal Food - forage, Environ. - soil improver, Environ. - ornamental, Environ. - erosion control Woodiness: Herbaceous Climate: Tropical-wet and dry, steppe and semi-arid, subtropical-dry summer Geographical Origin: Mexico, Southeastern USA, South America English UnitsReturn to Search Results
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