Centrosema brasilianum
Centrosema brasilianum
- Native to:
- Argentina | Bolivia | Brazil | Colombia | French Guiana | Guyana | Netherlands Antilles | Panamá | Paraguay | Peru | Suriname | Venezuelan Antilles
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Centrosema
- Species:
- Centrosema brasilianum
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, violet
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification improves germination rates. Seeds have hard seed coat typical of legumes. Warm temperatures (20-30°C) optimal.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI