Status:
valid
Authors:
Vogel
Source:
ildis
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Linnaea12: 67 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000166024
Common Names
- Stylosanthes montevidensis
- Montevideo Stylosanthes
- Montevideo Pencil Flower
Synonyms
- Astyposanthes montevidensis (Vogel) Herter [unknown]
- Stylosanthes juncea Micheli [unknown]
- Stylosanthes juncea setosa Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
- Stylosanthes linearis S.F.Blake [unknown]
- Stylosanthes montevidensis heterophylla Burkart [unknown]
- Stylosanthes guianensis intermedia (Vogel) Hassl. [unknown]
- Stylosanthes montevidensis glabrata Hassl. [unknown]
- Stylosanthes montevidensis setosa (Chodat & Hassl.) Hassl. [unknown]
- Astyposanthes intermedia (Vogel) Herter [unknown]
- Stylosanthes montevidensis intermedia Vogel [unknown]
Description
Stylosanthes montevidensis (also called Montevideo 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 montevidensis is used as a forage crop, for soil stabilization, and as a green manure.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stylosanthes montevidensis is a white, tubular corolla with five petals. The seed is a small, ovoid, brownish-black seed. The seedling is a small, erect, hairy plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stylosanthes montevidensis 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 montevidensis
Stylosanthes montevidensis is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Stylosanthes montevidensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stylosanthes montevidensis?
Stylosanthes montevidensis
What is the common name of Stylosanthes montevidensis?
Montevideo Stylosanthes
What is the natural habitat of Stylosanthes montevidensis?
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