Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
vallsii
ID:
746450

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sousa Costa & Van den Berg

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Neodiversity4: 9 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745783

Common Names

  • Stylosanthes vallsii
  • Vallsii Stylosanthes
  • Vallsii Stylosanthes

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Description

Stylosanthes vallsii (also called Valls' Stylosanthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Stylosanthes vallsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stylosanthes vallsii is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylosanthes vallsii is a perennial herb that is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is also tolerant of drought and can be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Stylosanthes vallsii

Stylosanthes vallsii is native to South America and can be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Stylosanthes vallsii FAQ

What type of plant is Stylosanthes vallsii?

Stylosanthes vallsii is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.

What is the natural habitat of Stylosanthes vallsii?

Stylosanthes vallsii is native to tropical forests in Central and South America.

What are the characteristics of Stylosanthes vallsii?

Stylosanthes vallsii is an herbaceous perennial with yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

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

Nuno Maria Sousa Costa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sousa Costa' in the authors string.
Cássio van den Berg (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van den Berg' in the authors string.