Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
hippocampoides
ID:
164746

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mohlenbr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard.44: 339 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164075

Common Names

  • Estilosantes Hippocampoides
  • Estilosantes de Hippocampoides
  • Estilosantes de Hippocampoides Blanca

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Description

Stylosanthes hippocampoides (also called Horse-head Stylosanthes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has yellow-green flowers and grows in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Stylosanthes hippocampoides is used as a cover crop and green manure. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock. The plant is also used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stylosanthes hippocampoides is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylosanthes hippocampoides is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Stylosanthes hippocampoides

Stylosanthes hippocampoides is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in open grasslands, disturbed areas, and along roadsides.

Stylosanthes hippocampoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylosanthes hippocampoides?

Stylosanthes hippocampoides

What is the common name of Stylosanthes hippocampoides?

Horseweed

What is the growth habit of Stylosanthes hippocampoides?

Annual 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