Status:
valid
Authors:
M.B.Ferreira & Sousa Costa
Source:
ildis
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Anais Congr. Soc. Bot. Brasil28: 82 (1977 publ. 1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178930
Common Names
- Stylosanthes Campestris
- Campestris Stylosanthes
- Campestris
Description
Stylosanthes campestris (also called Field Stylosanthes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has yellow-green flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in open woodlands and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Stylosanthes campestris is a legume used as a forage crop and as a soil-improving crop. It is also used as a cover crop to reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stylosanthes campestris has small yellow flowers that are held in clusters of up to 10. The seed is a flat, dark brown, hard-coated legume. The seedlings are slender and have a long taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stylosanthes campestris is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it takes a long time for the plant to reach maturity.
Where to Find Stylosanthes campestris
Stylosanthes campestris is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Stylosanthes campestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stylosanthes campestris?
Stylosanthes campestris
What is the common name of Stylosanthes campestris?
Field Stylosanthes
What is the natural habitat of Stylosanthes campestris?
Grassland, open woodland, and disturbed areas
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