Centrosema pubescens

Local Name: Centro

Centrosema  pubescens  has  been  developed mainly as a tropical cover crop in recent years. It is perennial which grows aggressively and has a tendency to climb. It covers the ground quickly and forms seeds.

Nutritive value

Centrosema pubescens is important forage legume as protein and mineral sources for ruminant livestock in  the tropics.  It  contains 12% crude protein  and 33% crude fibre.