3858.000 Centrosema (DC.) Benth.

Mackinder, B. et al. (2001) Papilionoideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(5)

Description of the genus

Climbing herbs or subshrubs. Leaves pinnately 3-foliolate. Stipules and stipels both present; stipules and bracteoles with close parallel raised nerves. Inflorescence a few-many flowered false raceme. Calyx 5-lobed; upper 2 lobes fused to form a lip. Standard with a conspicuous spur 1-2 mm long on the outside above the claw. Pod linear, with longitudinally raised ribs on either side of each margin, dehiscent.

Worldwide: 35 species in tropical and subtropical parts of America

Zimbabwe: 1 taxon.

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Species	FZ divisions	Content
pubescens Benth.	E	Description, Image

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