Status:
valid
Authors:
Calles & Schultze-Kr.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.65: 73 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745884
Common Names
- Stylosanthes Falconensis
- Falcon Stylosanthes
- Stylosanthes Falconensis
Description
Stylosanthes falconensis (also called Falcon, among many other common names) is a small shrub of the Fabaceae family, native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in wet and dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas and open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Stylosanthes falconensis has many non-medical uses, including as a food source for wildlife, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of natural dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stylosanthes falconensis has small, white flowers that are clustered together in panicles. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stylosanthes falconensis is a low-maintenance plant that can be propagated by division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types.
Where to Find Stylosanthes falconensis
Stylosanthes falconensis is native to Venezuela and can be found in the states of Falcon, Lara, and Zulia.
Stylosanthes falconensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stylosanthes falconensis?
Stylosanthes falconensis
What is the common name of Stylosanthes falconensis?
Falconensis
What is the natural habitat of Stylosanthes falconensis?
Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests
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