{"product_id":"centrosema-pubescens-cp","title":"Centrosema pubescens (CP) Cover Crop Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6fbf7;border-left:4px solid #2a7d3f;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 20px;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.6;color:#14361f;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentrosema pubescens (CP)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a shade-tolerant, quick-to-establish perennial legume cover crop for plantation inter-rows and agroforestry. It fixes nitrogen even under canopy shade up to 80% (120 to 270 kg N\/ha\/year) and forms persistent ground cover in 4 to 8 months. Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. supplies CP seed, tested to ISTA and AOSA methods, for Malaysia, Indonesia and export.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANT CHARACTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobust, creeping perennial legume with good shade tolerance, supplied by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia). Produces persistent ground cover even under established plantation canopies. Deep-rooting system contributes to subsoil nutrition and aggregate stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNitrogen fixation under shade, erosion control, soil cover in cacao and agroforestry systems, and establishment for replanting and slope protection. \u003cem\u003eCentrosema pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e sustains biological nitrogen fixation at \u003cstrong\u003e120–270 kg N\/ha\/year even under canopy shade up to 80%\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a strong choice where other cover crops struggle beneath closed cacao or rubber canopies. Tissue nitrogen remains stable at 2.4–2.7%, maintaining continuous fertility contribution through leaf turnover. For optimal germination, pair with \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/products\/seed-activator\"\u003eSeed Activator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWTH HABIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nQuick to establish under adequate rainfall, reaching \u003cstrong\u003edense ground cover within 4–8 months\u003c\/strong\u003e, then producing persistent, self-maintaining cover once rooted. Suitable for slope gradients where erosion risk is high. See how CP compares against other species in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/cover-crop-comparison-pj-cm-cp-mb\"\u003ecover crop comparison guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING TYPE \u0026amp; SEEDING RATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMonoculture or mixture: 2–4 kg\/ha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING METHOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDirect sowing, broadcast or rows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDRY MATTER PRODUCTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n5–9 t\/ha\/year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO. OF SEEDS\/KG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n~65,000 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPPLIED BY CHEMISEED SDN. BHD.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCentrosema pubescens (CP) cover crop seeds are supplied by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian agricultural input company specialising in cover crop seeds and soil conditioners for tropical plantation systems. Chemiseed holds valid export permits and phytosanitary certificates for international seed shipment under ISPM 7 and NPPO Malaysia standards. For bulk enquiries, contact Chemiseed directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGLOBAL AVAILABILITY: TROPICAL REGIONS WORLDWIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nChemiseed Sdn. Bhd. exports Centrosema pubescens seeds to tropical regions worldwide. Current export destinations and target markets include: Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Papua New Guinea (Southeast Asia and Oceania); Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru (Latin America); Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo (Africa); India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh (South Asia); Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu (Pacific Islands). All shipments include phytosanitary certification. Contact Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. for bulk pricing and export logistics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/cover-crop-comparison-pj-cm-cp-mb\"\u003eCover Crop Comparison: PJ, CM, CP, MB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-oil-palm\"\u003eBest Cover Crop for Oil Palm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/best-cover-crop-for-rubber\"\u003eBest Cover Crop for Rubber\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/advanced-cover-crop-calculator\"\u003eCover Crop Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/comprehensive-faq-about-chemiseed-cover-crops-growth-soil-sustainability-more\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/products\/seed-activator\"\u003eSeed Activator, Boost Germination\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"crs-divider\"\u003eResearch-backed performance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"crs-wrap\" aria-label=\"Research statistics for Centrosema pubescens Seeds by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd.\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-header\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-badge\"\u003e\n      \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 3h6l1 8H8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 11l-4 9h16l-4-9\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"3\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"11\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      Peer-reviewed evidence\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"crs-title\"\u003eBy the numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"crs-sub\"\u003eSpecies performance data from agronomic field observation and institutional references across SE Asian plantation systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-grid\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M11 20A7 7 0 0 1 9.8 6.1C15.5 5 17 4.48 19 2c1 2 2 4.18 2 8 0 5.5-4.78 10-10 10z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M2 21c0-3 1.85-5.36 5.08-6C9.5 14.52 12 13 13 12\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\"\u003e120–270\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003ekg N fixed per hectare per year\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eSustained nitrogen fixation even under canopy shade up to 80%.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/uses.plantnet-project.org\/en\/Centrosema_pubescens_(PROSEA)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePROSEA \/ PlantUse, Centrosema pubescens\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolygon points=\"13 2 3 14 12 14 11 22 21 10 12 10 13 2\"\u003e\u003c\/polygon\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\"\u003eUp to 80%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eCanopy shade tolerance\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003ePersists under heavy shade, among the most shade-tolerant cover crop species available.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/keys.lucidcentral.org\/keys\/v3\/pastures\/Html\/Centro.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLucid Pastures, Centro Factsheet\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num\"\u003e4–8\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eMonths to dense ground cover\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eForms a compact cover 35–45 cm deep under adequate rainfall.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/keys.lucidcentral.org\/keys\/v3\/pastures\/Html\/Centro.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLucid Pastures, Centro Factsheet\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M20.2 20.2c2.04-2.03.02-7.36-4.5-11.9-4.54-4.52-9.87-6.54-11.9-4.5-2.04 2.03-.02 7.36 4.5 11.9 4.54 4.52 9.87 6.54 11.9 4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M15.7 15.7c4.52-4.54 6.54-9.87 4.5-11.9-2.03-2.04-7.36-.02-11.9 4.5-4.52 4.54-6.54 9.87-4.5 11.9 2.03 2.04 7.36.02 11.9-4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--xs\"\u003e2.4–2.7%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\"\u003eTissue nitrogen content\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eStable tissue nitrogen even under shade, continuous fertility contribution through leaf turnover.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/uses.plantnet-project.org\/en\/Centrosema_pubescens_(PROSEA)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePROSEA \/ PlantUse, Centrosema pubescens\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"crs-foot\"\u003eCentrosema pubescens seeds are supplied by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. and available for export worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin:2em 0 1.5em;border-top:2px solid #1a5276;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f7fb;padding:1.5em;border-radius:8px;border-left:4px solid #1a5276;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;color:#1a5276;\"\u003eRelated Articles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0.75em;\"\u003eRead more from the Chemiseed agronomic knowledge base:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:1.25em;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/blogs\/soil-health-sustainability-1\/eudr-compliance-malaysia-traceability-2026\" style=\"color:#1a5276;\"\u003eEUDR Is Delayed. Your Traceability Obligations Are Not.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/blogs\/soil-health-sustainability-1\/rspo-ish-2024-standard-changes-smallholder-guide\" style=\"color:#1a5276;\"\u003eThe RSPO Changed Its Smallholder Standard. 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What the Research Actually Shows.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding:1.5rem;background:#f8faf8;border:1px solid #e0e8e0;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 1rem;color:#0f4c3a;font-size:1.1rem;\"\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall quantities \/ Retail:\u003c\/strong\u003e For single packs and smaller quantities, shop our retail stores on Shopee and TikTok Shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulk \/ Estate:\u003c\/strong\u003e For plantation-scale orders (100 kg+), \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003erequest a bulk quote\u003c\/a\u003e with volume discounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExport \/ International:\u003c\/strong\u003e We ship globally. \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e for CIF\/FOB pricing and export documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarketplace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retail packs available on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/chemiseed_my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eShopee Malaysia\u003c\/a\u003e and TikTok Shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding:1.25rem;background:#f0f7f4;border:1px solid #cfe3d8;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 .5rem;color:#0f4c3a;font-size:1.05rem;\"\u003ePlan with our free calculators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEstimate the nitrogen this cover crop can contribute with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/nitrogen-fixation-calculator\"\u003eNitrogen Fixation Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e, model erosion control with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/soil-erosion-calculator\"\u003eSoil Erosion Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e, or work out the seed quantity with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/advanced-cover-crop-calculator\"\u003eCover Crop Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/tools\"\u003eplantation tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/centrosema-pubescens-cover-crop-guide\"\u003eCentrosema pubescens cover crop guide\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the \u003ca href=\"\/en-id\/pages\/cover-crops-guide\"\u003ecomplete cover crops guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:0.85rem;color:#777;\"\u003eLast reviewed June 2026 by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chemiseed Sdn. 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