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Centrosema rotundifolium

Centrosema rotundifolium Mart. ex Benth.
Centrosema rotundifolium
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Centrosema rotundifolium is a species in the genus Centrosema of the Fabaceae family. It was first described in 1837 by Mart. ex Benth. This plant is native to several regions in Brazil, including the Northeast, North, Southeast, and West-Central, as well as Bolivia.

Description

Centrosema rotundifolium is a member of the Fabaceae family, a large and diverse group of flowering plants commonly known as the legume or pea family. The species is found in various parts of Brazil and Bolivia, where it grows in its native habitats. Its classification within the genus Centrosema places it among other flowering plants known for their showy, often yellow or red flowers. The species was formally published in 1837 under the authorship of Mart. ex Benth.

Distribution

BR · Bolivia · Brazil Northeast · Brazil North · Brazil Southeast · Brazil West-Central

Synonyms

Centrosema rotundifolium var. angustifoliumBradburya rotundifolia

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