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.