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Centrosema pubescens

A vigorous climbing forage legume used for pasture, cover cropping, and soil improvement in the tropics.

Family

Fabaceae

Temperature

20-30°C (absolute 13-35°C)

Rainfall

1200-2500mm (absolute 750-4100mm)

Altitude

1600m

Soil pH

4.9-5.5 (absolute 4-7)

Soil types

Wide soil tolerance including acidic and low-fertility soils.