Status:
valid
Authors:
Calles & Schultze-Kr.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez.32: 154 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744895
Common Names
- Stylosanthes venezuelensis
- Venezuelan Stylosanthes
- Venezuelan Stylosanthes
Description
Stylosanthes venezuelensis (also called Venezuelan Stylosanthes, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Venezuela and Colombia. It is found in open grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stylosanthes venezuelensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stylosanthes venezuelensis is small and white, with four petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are short and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stylosanthes venezuelensis is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Stylosanthes venezuelensis
Stylosanthes venezuelensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Stylosanthes venezuelensis FAQ
What is the common name of Stylosanthes venezuelensis?
Venezuelan stylo
What is the optimal temperature for Stylosanthes venezuelensis?
65-75 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the optimal soil pH for Stylosanthes venezuelensis?
6.1 - 7.8
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