Status:
valid
Authors:
Soares-Silva & Mansano
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc.146: 103 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273841
Common Names
- Exostyles Godoyensis
- Godoyensis Exostyles
- Godoy's Exostyles
Description
Exostyles godoyensis (also called Godoy's exostyles, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia. It is found in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Exostyles godoyensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Exostyles godoyensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a hairy calyx. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are hairy and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Exostyles godoyensis is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a perennial herb with a rhizomatous root system. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Exostyles godoyensis
Exostyles godoyensis can be found in the tropical rainforest of the Amazon basin.
Species in the Exostyles genus
Species in the Fabaceae family