Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
164742

Status:
valid

Authors:
Small

Source:
ildis

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Man. S.E. Fl.: 730 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164071

Common Names

  • Estilosantes Calcicola
  • Estilosantes de Calcicola
  • Estilosantes de Calcicola Blanca

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Description

Stylosanthes calcicola (also called Calcareous Stylosanthes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has yellow-green flowers and grows in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Stylosanthes calcicola is used as a cover crop and green manure. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock. The plant is also used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stylosanthes calcicola is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stylosanthes calcicola is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Stylosanthes calcicola

Stylosanthes calcicola is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in open grasslands, disturbed areas, and along roadsides.

Stylosanthes calcicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylosanthes calcicola?

Stylosanthes calcicola

What is the family of Stylosanthes calcicola?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Stylosanthes calcicola?

Calcareous Stylosanthes

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