Stratum

Plants of the ground cover stratum

Ground covers dress the system's floor: they hold moisture, protect the soil, and claim the niche that would otherwise go to grass. In the early years they are protagonists — squashes, tubers, and creeping beans pay the bill while the trees grow.

49 species in the catalog · Refine this list in the catalog

cowpea

Vigna unguiculata

Placenta I Ground cover Fertilizer biomass 🌱 Nitrogen fixer

Annual nitrogen-fixing legume, prostrate or semi-climbing. Adapted to NE Brazil — protein staple of regional cuisine. Short cycle (60–90 days). Mor...

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the ground cover stratum?

Ground cover; tolerates deep shade.

Which plants occupy the ground cover stratum?

The catalog holds 49 species, among them cowpea. Each profile shows stratum, succession stage, and the management data, with sources cited.