15,343 observationsCritically Endangered
butterfly pea
Centrosema virginianum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Fabaceae ›Genus: Centrosema
About
Centrosema virginianum is known by the common names of Spurred Butterfly Pea,wild blue vine, blue bell, and wild pea. C. virginianum is a member of the Fabaceae family, it is identified by its trailing and twining vine and showy flowers. C. virginianum habitats are in sunny areas within pine lands, and coastal uplands.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of butterfly pea is Centrosema virginianum.
- butterfly pea belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- butterfly pea belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- butterfly pea belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- butterfly pea belongs to the order Fabales.
- butterfly pea belongs to the family Fabaceae.
- butterfly pea belongs to the genus Centrosema.