Status:
valid
Authors:
(Retz.) Alston
Source:
ildis
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
H.Trimen, Handb. Fl. Ceylon6(Suppl.): 77 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000176343
Common Names
- Stylosanthes
- Perennial Peanut
- Arachis
Synonyms
- Stylosanthes mucronata Willd. [illegitimate]
- Stylosanthes bojeri Vogel [valid]
- Stylosanthes flavicans Baker [valid]
- Stylosanthes suborbiculata Chiov. [valid]
- Stylosanthes suborbicularis Chiov. [unknown]
- Arachis fruticosa Retz. [valid]
- Hedysarum hamatum Burm.f. [illegitimate]
- Stylosanthes aprica Span. [valid]
- Stylosanthes setosa Harv. [valid]
Description
Stylosanthes fruticosa (also called Stylo, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Central and South America. It has a spreading habit, with lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in lowland rainforests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Stylosanthes fruticosa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stylosanthes fruticosa 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 fruticosa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to Central and South America. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Stylosanthes fruticosa
Stylosanthes fruticosa is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is found in open woodlands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Stylosanthes fruticosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stylosanthes fruticosa?
Stylosanthes fruticosa
What is the common name of Stylosanthes fruticosa?
Bushy Stylosanthes
What is the natural habitat of Stylosanthes fruticosa?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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