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
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.
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