Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
sporadicum
ID:
1225670

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Sousa & Rudd

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard.80: 279 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225008



Common Names

  • Sporadicum
  • Styphnolobium Sporadicum
  • Styphnolobium


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Description

Styphnolobium sporadicum (also called Sporadic Styphnolobium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a woody stem and is usually found in grasslands, forests, and meadows. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape and the flowers are white or yellow in color.

Uses & Benefits

Styphnolobium sporadicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Styphnolobium sporadicum is a small, white, star-shaped structure with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped structure with a long, thin tail. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped structure with a long, thin tail.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphnolobium sporadicum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Styphnolobium sporadicum

Styphnolobium sporadicum is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Velva Elaine Rudd (1910-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rudd' in the authors string.
Mario Sousa (1940-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Sousa' in the authors string.