Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Britton, Sterns & Poggenb.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Prelim. Cat.: 13 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164070
Common Names
- Estilosantes Biflora
- Estilosantes de Biflora
- Estilosantes de Biflora Blanca
Synonyms
- Stylosanthes biflora hispidissima (Michx.) Pollard & C.R.Ball [unknown]
- Trifolium biflorum L. [valid]
- Stylosanthes biflora elatior (Sw.) Kuntze [valid]
- Stylosanthes biflora hispidissima (Michx.) Pollard & C.R.Ball [valid]
- Stylosanthes elatior hispidissima (Michx.) Torr. & A.Gray [valid]
- Stylosanthes floridana S.F.Blake [valid]
- Stylosanthes hispida hispidissima Michx. [valid]
- Stylosanthes hispida nudiuscula Michx. [valid]
- Stylosanthes hispida procumbens Pursh [valid]
- Arachis aprica Walter [valid]
- Stylosanthes riparia Kearney [valid]
- Stylosanthes riparia setifera Fernald [unknown]
- Stylosanthes elatior Sw. [valid]
- Stylosanthes hispida Michx. [illegitimate]
- Trifolium hispidissimum Michx. ex Steud. [invalid]
- Stylosanthes hispidissima auct. [unknown]
- Stylosanthes hispida erecta Pursh [unknown]
Description
Stylosanthes biflora (also called Two-flowered Stylosanthes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has yellow-green flowers and grows in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Stylosanthes biflora is used as a cover crop and green manure. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock. The plant is also used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stylosanthes biflora is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stylosanthes biflora is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Stylosanthes biflora
Stylosanthes biflora is native to Central and South America. It is found in open grasslands, disturbed areas, and along roadsides.
Stylosanthes biflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stylosanthes biflora?
Stylosanthes biflora
What is the family of Stylosanthes biflora?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Stylosanthes biflora?
Two-flowered Stylosanthes
Species in the Stylosanthes genus
Stylosanthes angustifolia,
Stylosanthes biflora,
Stylosanthes calcicola,
Stylosanthes hippocampoides,
Stylosanthes ingrata,
Stylosanthes leiocarpa,
Stylosanthes macrocarpa,
Stylosanthes macrosoma,
Stylosanthes mexicana,
Stylosanthes nervosa,
Stylosanthes sericeiceps,
Stylosanthes suffruticosa,
Stylosanthes sympodialis,
Stylosanthes tuberculata,
Stylosanthes humilis,
Stylosanthes montevidensis,
Stylosanthes bracteata,
Stylosanthes capitata,
Stylosanthes scabra,
Stylosanthes erecta,
Stylosanthes fruticosa,
Stylosanthes guianensis,
Stylosanthes humilis,
Stylosanthes montevidensis,
Stylosanthes viscosa,
Stylosanthes linearifolia,
Stylosanthes campestris,
Stylosanthes hamata,
Stylosanthes hispida,
Stylosanthes ruellioides,
Stylosanthes mexicanus,
Stylosanthes longicarpa,
Stylosanthes recta,
Stylosanthes salina,
Stylosanthes venezuelensis,
Stylosanthes vallsii,
Stylosanthes rostrata,
Stylosanthes falconensis,
Stylosanthes quintanarooensis,
Stylosanthes maracajuensis,
Stylosanthes longiseta,
Stylosanthes minima,
Stylosanthes mitzii,
Stylosanthes macrocephala,
Stylosanthes seabrana,
Species in the Fabaceae family