Stylosanthes guianensis
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Karnataka
- Flowering
- July-March
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Stylosanthes guianensis
- Genus
- Stylosanthes
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Foothills of forests and village sides
- Habitat type
- Forest
- Native to
- Central America
- Distribution
- Introduced and naturalised in Tropics
- Found in India
- Karnataka
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Fabaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Fabaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Stylosanthes guianensis
Stylosanthes guianensis is a herb belonging to the Fabaceae family (Legume/Bean family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/trifoliate leaves, raceme/panicle/head flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is typically found in foothills of forests and village sides. Native to Central America, it is distributed across Introduced and naturalised in Tropics. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-March. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Stylosanthes guianensis belongs to the Fabaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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