Status:
valid
Authors:
Vogel
Source:
ildis
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Linnaea12: 69 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174281
Common Names
- Scabrous Stylo
- Stylosanthes
- Brazilian Stylo
Synonyms
- Stylosanthes subsericea S.F.Blake [valid]
- Stylosanthes scoparia Standl. & L.O.Williams [valid]
- Stylosanthes diartha S.F.Blake [valid]
- Stylosanthes gloiodes S.F.Blake [valid]
- Stylosanthes plicata S.F.Blake [valid]
Description
Stylosanthes scabra (also called Rough Stylosanthes, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub with trifoliate leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stylosanthes scabra is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and as a source of fuel and fodder. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stylosanthes scabra has small, white flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, thick stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stylosanthes scabra is a small, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry, open areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Stylosanthes scabra
Stylosanthes scabra is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is found in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Stylosanthes scabra FAQ
What is the common name of Stylosanthes scabra?
Rough Stylo
What is the natural range of Stylosanthes scabra?
Central and South America
What is the growth habit of Stylosanthes scabra?
Small to medium-sized perennial 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