Centrosema angustifolium

Centrosema angustifolium

Native to:
Bahamas | Belize | Bolivia | Brazil | Colombia | Costa Rica | Guam | Guatemala | Guyana | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Panamá | Paraguay | Peru | Suriname | Venezuela | Windward Is.

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Centrosema
Species:
Centrosema angustifolium

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
purple, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies, bees

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break hard seed coat.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash