Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
hamata
ID:
182760

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Taub.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg32: 22 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182089

Common Names

  • Stylosanthes
  • Pencil Flower
  • Hamata

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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum hamatum L. [valid]
  • Stylosanthes eriocarpa S.F.Blake [valid]
  • Stylosanthes humilis Rich. ex Hemsl. [illegitimate]
  • Stylosanthes procumbens Sw. [valid]
  • Ononis cerrifolia Rchb. ex DC. [valid]
  • Anonis americana Aubl. [valid]

Description

Stylosanthes hamata (also called Stylo, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has yellow flowers and small, brown seed pods.

Uses & Benefits

Stylosanthes hamata is used as a forage plant for livestock, as well as a soil improver and green manure crop. It is also used to provide erosion control and to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stylosanthes hamata is a yellow-orange colour, with a globular shape. The seed is small, dark brown and hard-coated. The seedling has a single stem, with small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylosanthes hamata is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before planting to increase the chances of successful germination.

Where to Find Stylosanthes hamata

Stylosanthes hamata is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Stylosanthes hamata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylosanthes hamata?

Stylosanthes hamata

What is the common name of Stylosanthes hamata?

Stylosanthes

Where is Stylosanthes hamata native to?

South America

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.