Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
164751

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taub.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg32: 21 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164080

Common Names

  • Mexican Stylo
  • Mexican Stylosanthes
  • Mexican Stylosanthes mexicana

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Synonyms

  • Stylosanthes bangii Taub. [valid]

Description

Stylosanthes mexicana (also called Mexican Stylosanthes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has yellow-green flowers and grows in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Stylosanthes mexicana is used as a forage crop, soil erosion control, and as a green manure. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating inflammation, fever, and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stylosanthes mexicana 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 mexicana 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 mexicana

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

Stylosanthes mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stylosanthes mexicana?

Stylosanthes mexicana

What is the common name of Stylosanthes mexicana?

Mexican Horseweed

What is the growth habit of Stylosanthes mexicana?

Annual herb

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