Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Beauv.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1811
Citation Micro:
Fl. Oware2: 28 (1811)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000176332
Common Names
- Erect Stylosanthes
- Brazilian Stylo
- Stylo
Synonyms
- Ononis coriifolia Rchb. ex Guill. & Perr. [valid]
- Stylosanthes guineensis Schumach. & Thonn. [valid]
- Stylosanthes erecta guineensis (Schumach. & Thonn.) Vogel [valid]
- Stylosanthes erecta acuminata Welw. ex Baker [valid]
Description
Stylosanthes erecta (also called Erect Stylosanthes, among many other common names) is a small, erect shrub, usually up to 1 m tall, with a spreading, rounded crown. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and is typically found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Stylosanthes erecta is used for its medicinal properties, including for treating wounds and skin infections. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock, and as a cover crop for soil conservation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stylosanthes erecta has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stylosanthes erecta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Stylosanthes erecta
Stylosanthes erecta is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be found in areas with sandy or clay soils, and is often used as a pasture grass in tropical regions.
Stylosanthes erecta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stylosanthes erecta?
Stylosanthes erecta
What is the common name of Stylosanthes erecta?
Erect Stylosanthes
What is the natural habitat of Stylosanthes erecta?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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