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butterfly-pea

Centrosema virginianum

Least Concern

About

The Butterfly-pea (Centrosema virginianum) is a species in the genus Centrosema. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and India.

🇮🇳 India 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Schmetterlingsblütenartige)

Species

Centrosema virginianum (butterfly-pea)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish frijolillo

Similar Species in Centrosema

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Arrowleaf butterfly pea

Centrosema sagittatum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of butterfly-pea?

The scientific name of butterfly-pea is Centrosema virginianum. It belongs to the genus Centrosema.

What is the conservation status of butterfly-pea?

butterfly-pea (Centrosema virginianum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does butterfly-pea live?

butterfly-pea is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and India.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, India.

What family does butterfly-pea belong to?

butterfly-pea (Centrosema virginianum) belongs to the genus Centrosema, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is butterfly-pea endangered?

No, butterfly-pea (Centrosema virginianum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does butterfly-pea belong to?

butterfly-pea (Centrosema virginianum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of butterfly-pea?

The closest relatives of butterfly-pea in the genus Centrosema include Arrowleaf butterfly pea, centurion, Soft butterfly pea.