Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
174813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vogel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Linnaea11: 398 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174142



Common Names

  • Exostyles Glabra
  • Smooth Exostyles
  • Smoothleaf Exostyles


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Description

Exostyles glabra (also called Exostyles glabra, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Uses & Benefits

Exostyles glabra is used in traditional medicines for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive purple flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Exostyles glabra has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a white stripe in the middle.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exostyles glabra is a perennial shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Exostyles glabra

Exostyles glabra can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Exostyles glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Exostyles glabra?

Exostyles glabra

What is the common name of Exostyles glabra?

Smooth Exostyles

Where is Exostyles glabra found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

Species in the Fabaceae family