Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
capitata
ID:
174951

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vogel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Linnaea12: 70 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174280

Common Names

  • Capitate Stylo
  • Stylosanthes
  • Brazilian Stylo

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Synonyms

  • Stylosanthes bahiensis 't Mannetje & G.P.Lewis [valid]

Description

Stylosanthes capitata (also called Capitate Stylosanthes, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub with trifoliate leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stylosanthes capitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stylosanthes capitata has small, white flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, thick stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylosanthes capitata is a small, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry, open areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Stylosanthes capitata

Stylosanthes capitata is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is found in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Stylosanthes capitata FAQ

What is the common name of Stylosanthes capitata?

Headed Stylo

What is the natural range of Stylosanthes capitata?

Central and South America

What is the growth habit of Stylosanthes capitata?

Small to medium-sized perennial herb

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