Caribbean stylo

Stylosanthes hamata is a species in the legume family Fabaceae. It is found in the Caribbean and mainland regions such as Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Colombia, and Venezuela. The plant has been cultivated as a forage crop in various regions, including Florida, Peru, Brazil, the Gambia, Burkina Faso, Benin, India, Thailand, Hainan, and northern Australia. Tetraploid forms are preferred for pasture due to their increased drought tolerance. The species was first described in 1759, with the current name published in 1890. Stylosanthes hamata is widely used in agricultural settings for its forage value.