Pencilflower
Stylosanthes scabra Vogel
Stylosanthes scabra, known as Pencilflower, is a flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to tropical South America and has been introduced to regions such as Hawaii and Australia. The species is cultivated as a drought-tolerant forage for livestock.
Description
Stylosanthes scabra, commonly called Pencilflower, is a member of the Fabaceae family. It is native to areas in South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, and has been introduced to other regions such as Hawaii, Australia, and parts of the Pacific. This plant is valued for its ability to thrive in dry conditions and is used as forage for livestock. It was first described in 1838 by Vogel.
Other common names
Pencilflowershrubby stylo
Distribution
BR · Parque Nacional Natural Sierra de la Macarena · AU · Cauca, Huila, Nariño, Tolima, Valle · Hawaii · Argentina Northeast · Argentina Northwest · Bolivia · Brazil Northeast · Brazil North · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Brazil West-Central · Colombia · Ecuador · Marquesas · Northern Territory · Paraguay · Peru · Queensland · Venezuela · Western Australia · Archipiélago de Cuba
Synonyms
Stylosanthes subsericeaStylosanthes scopariaStylosanthes diarthaStylosanthes gloiodesStylosanthes plicata
