Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
macrocephala
ID:
179596

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.B.Ferreira & Sousa Costa

Source:
ildis

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Anais Congr. Soc. Bot. Brasil28: 87 (1977 publ. 1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178925

Common Names

  • Large-headed Stylosanthes
  • Large-headed Stylo
  • Large-headed Pencilflower

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Description

Stylosanthes macrocephala (also called Large-Headed Stylosanthes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has yellow-green flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in open woodlands and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Stylosanthes macrocephala is used as an ornamental plant, as it has a beautiful yellow flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stylosanthes macrocephala has small yellow flowers that are held in clusters of up to 10. The seed is a flat, dark brown, hard-coated legume. The seedlings are slender and have a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylosanthes macrocephala is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it takes a long time for the plant to reach maturity.

Where to Find Stylosanthes macrocephala

Stylosanthes macrocephala is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Stylosanthes macrocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylosanthes macrocephala?

Stylosanthes macrocephala

What is the common name of Stylosanthes macrocephala?

Large-headed Stylosanthes

What is the natural habitat of Stylosanthes macrocephala?

Grassland, open woodland, and disturbed areas

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

References

Mitzi Brandão Ferreira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.B.Ferreira' in the authors string.
Nuno Maria Sousa Costa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sousa Costa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:896149-1: Based on the initial data import