More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Flowers of Zihuatanejo
Calopogonium caeruleum
Flowers by Colour
-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)
-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)
-Legumes, Milkworts, and Allies (Order Fabales)
-Legumes (Family Fabaceae)
-Subfamily Faboideae
-Tribe Phaseoleae
-Subtribe Glycininae
-Genus Calopogonium
-Calopogonium caeruleum
Calopogonium caeruleum is a fast-growing, perennial leguminous plant belonging to the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. Produces small, vibrant blue to purplish flowers in clusters. These flowers are characteristic of many legumes and are attractive to pollinators like bees. The plant bears flattened, linear pods that contain several seeds. The pods dry and split open to release seeds when mature.
Description
• Calopogonium caeruleum is a perennial climbing or trailing vine in the legume family (Fabaceae). It has compound leaves composed of three leaflets and produces clusters of small, typically blue to violet flowers. Its stems can spread across the ground or climb through surrounding vegetation, and its fruits are slender, flattened pods containing several seeds. Like many legumes, it may contribute to soil fertility through associations with nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
Range
• Calopogonium caeruleum is native to tropical America, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and parts of South America. It is native to Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, and the surrounding area.
Habitat
• This vine grows in tropical forests, woodland margins, thickets, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It favours warm conditions and can grow in sunny or partly shaded locations, often spreading vigorously where moisture and vegetation support its climbing growth.