SPECIMEN / FABACEAE
Centrosema pubescens
Butterfly Pea
Origin to be documented
GENUS OVERVIEW / Centrosema
Centrosema, the butterfly peas, is a genus of vines in the legume family (Fabaceae). It includes 45 species, which are native to tropical and sub-tropical Americas from the southern United States to northern Argentina. The following is a list of all accepted species as of 29 May 2025:
Lepidopteran caterpillars that feed on butterfly peas include the two-barred flasher (Astraptes fulgerator), occasionally recorded on C. macrocarpum and C. plumieri at least. Another plant referred to as butterfly pea from the same subtribe Clitoriinae is the related Clitoria ternatea. However it doesn't belong to the genus Centrosema. In Jamaica, it is known as Fee Fee and is usually seen at Christmas time. The flower is able to make a whistling sound hence children usually find it useful as a toy.
This source describes the genus, not this particular species or selection. Species-specific characteristics and growing requirements are not confirmed.
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