Calopogonium caeruleum (CC)
PLANT CHARACTERPerennial, twining legume, stems become woody with age. Rooting in nodes when in contact with moist soil. Growth: Spreads via stolons under favorable conditions. ...
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PLANT CHARACTER
Perennial, twining legume, stems become woody with age. Rooting in nodes when in contact with moist soil.
Growth: Spreads via stolons under favorable conditions.
USES
Green manure. Smother weeds and desirable grasses. Nitrogen fixer. Often used as part of a multi-species cover crop mixture in oil palm and rubber plantations.
GROWTH HABIT
Tolerates heavy shade. Grows in soils with pH as low as 4.0. More drought tolerant but slower to establish than CM and PJ. May take 20 months to achieve a complete cover.
SEEDING RATE
Pure stand: 3-4.5 kg/ha; in a legume mixture: 1-1.5 kg/ha
PLANTING METHOD
Drill or plants in holes
DRY MATTER PRODUCTION
3-7 t/ha/year
NO. OF SEEDS/KG
14,500 to 14,700 seeds
SUPPLIER
Supplied by Kudzu Seeds Trading, the Philippines-based sister company of Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. All seeds are tested for germination before shipment and exported with phytosanitary certification (ISPM 7 compliant, Philippine NPPO / Bureau of Plant Industry).
GLOBAL AVAILABILITY
Available for export to tropical regions worldwide, including Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa, South Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Contact us for bulk pricing and export documentation.
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- Germination Rate: ≥ 85% (ISTA certified)
- Seed Purity: ≥ 98%
- Moisture Content: ≤ 12%
- Origin: Philippines / Malaysia
- Packaging: 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg bags available
- Shelf Life: 12 months from manufacture date
- DTI Registered, Department of Trade & Industry, Philippines
- ISTA Member, International Seed Testing Association
- AOSA Compliant, Association of Official Seed Analysts
- Phytosanitary Certified, compliant for international export
- All orders require a quote request, no direct online checkout.
- Minimum order quantities apply for international shipments.
- We ship to Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and other Southeast Asian markets.
- Lead time: Depending on current stock. Contact us for availability.
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Data based on testing to ISTA and AOSA methods, MPOB and DA Philippines field references, and peer-reviewed tropical agriculture research.
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Where this fits
A shade-persistent legume that holds cover as the canopy closes in.
Well suited for
- Long-term mixtures under a maturing canopy (high shade tolerance)
- Complementing PJ and CP for persistence
- Holding cover where faster species thin out under shade
Less suitable for
- Rapid early cover (slower to establish)
- Sole quick-cover use on open ground
- High-light monoculture where faster species do better
Not sure it fits your conditions? Send your crop, area, and site details and our team will advise on suitability before you order.
Documents available
Technical Data Sheet (TDS), Certificate of Analysis (COA) with germination data, and phytosanitary certification (ISPM 7 compliant) for export are available on request.
Limitations and site considerations
Field results depend on crop system, soil, rainfall, planting method, seed quality, storage, timing, and post-establishment management. Adjust recommendations to local conditions, and contact us before ordering if you are unsure about crop fit, application rate, or site suitability.
What to include in your inquiry
- Country and delivery location
- Main crop or plantation type
- Total area in hectares
- Estimated quantity and timeline
- Buyer type: plantation, distributor, government, or smallholder
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