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Common Names
- Stylosanthes humilis
- Low Stylosanthes
- Humble Stylosanthes
Description
Stylosanthes humilis (also called low stylosanthes, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has a grey-brown bark and its leaves are simple and alternate. It grows in lowland and montane rainforests, as well as in savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Stylosanthes humilis is used as a forage crop, as a soil cover crop, and as a green manure crop. It is also used as a source of nectar for honey production, as a source of fodder for livestock, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stylosanthes humilis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stylosanthes humilis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 1 m. It is propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 15 cm tall. The shrub is drought-tolerant and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Stylosanthes humilis
Stylosanthes humilis is native to Central and South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Stylosanthes humilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stylosanthes humilis?
Stylosanthes humilis
What is the common name of Stylosanthes humilis?
Low Stylosanthes
What is the natural habitat of Stylosanthes humilis?
Dry forests and scrublands
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