Centrosema sp. (Butterfly Pea)

Centrosema sp. (Butterfly Pea) purple flower close up on green vine climbing around leaves.
Centrosema sp. (Butterfly Pea) purple flower with delicate light center petals surrounded by thin green vines.

Botanical name: Centrosema sp.

Common name: Butterfly Pea

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: Tropical America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

The Centrosema is a fast-growing climber with fine foliage, pinnate leaves, a great plant for attracting butterflies.

Another species, Clitoria, is similar but the latter has a tubular calyx that is much different from that of Centrosema.


Image gallery: 21 images
Centrosema sp. (Butterfly Pea) purple flower close up with green leaves behind thin branches.
Centrosema brasilianum
Centrosema sp. white flower with deep purple throat and thick green leaves
Centrosema sp. lavender flower close up with green pod and variegated foliage nearby.
Centrosema sp. (Butterfly Pea) purple flower close up with green leaves in the background.
Centrosema molle
Centrosema sp. (Butterfly Pea) purple flower close up with green leaves over sand background
Centrosema sp. white flower with purple markings close up on a green stem
Centrosema sp. white flower close up with purple markings and dew drops
Centrosema sp. white and purple flower close up on a climbing green vine
Centrosema sp. (Butterfly Pea) purple flower on a slender green climbing plant close up.
Centrosema molle
Centrosema sp. (Butterfly Pea) brown fruit pods close up on a white surface
Centrosema molle
Centrosema sp. white flower with purple markings close up, soft texture petals
Centrosema sp. lavender flower close up showing textured petals and violet center streaks
Centrosema sp. white and purple flower close up for garden interest and appeal
Centrosema sp. (Butterfly Pea) lavender purple flower close up capturing delicate veined petal texture
Centrosema sp. lavender flower close up with soft rounded petals and dew drops.
Centrosema sp. (Butterfly Pea) purple flower and light green leaves close up on vine
Centrosema molle
Centrosema sp. white flower with purple streaks close up on green foliage background
Centrosema sp. (Butterfly Pea) purple flower close up with green leaves in the background
Centrosema sp. lavender flower close up with distinct purple lines and soft texture
Centrosema sp. (Butterfly Pea) purple flower close up with a white center and green foliage.
Centrosema sp. (Butterfly Pea) lavender flower close up with green leaves attached to vine.


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/centrosema_sp.htm
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