Aphyllodium stylosanthoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stylosanthoides
ID:
541087
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedley
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya5: 215 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540419
Common Names
- Aphyllodium Stylosanthoides
- Stylosanthoides Aphyllodium
- Aphyllodium
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Aphyllodium stylosanthoides (also called Stylosanthoides Aphyllodium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan. It is found in wet meadows, on stream banks, and in moist grasslands. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Aphyllodium stylosanthoides is an ornamental plant that is often used in flower arrangements. It is also known to have some medicinal properties and can be used to treat digestive problems, headaches, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aphyllodium stylosanthoides is small and white. The seed is a small, black nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.
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Aphyllodium stylosanthoides is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist soils and wetlands. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be spaced about 15-20 cm apart. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and spaced about 15-20 cm apart.
Where to Find Aphyllodium stylosanthoides
Aphyllodium stylosanthoides is native to India.
Aphyllodium stylosanthoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aphyllodium stylosanthoides?
Aphyllodium stylosanthoides
What are the common names of Aphyllodium stylosanthoides?
Mountain Knotweed
What is the natural habitat of Aphyllodium stylosanthoides?
Mountainous regions
Species in the Aphyllodium genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Leslie Pedley (1930-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1007174-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Aphyllodium stylosanthoides Pedley: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.