Contains 3 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
STYLOSANTHES Swartz, Prodr. 7, 108. 1788.
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TYPE: Stylosanthes procumbens Swartz, nom. illegit. (Hedysarum hamatum Linnaeus; Stylosanthes hamata (Linnaeus) Taubert)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stylosanthes biflora | SIDEBEAK PENCILFLOWER | Native | ||
| Stylosanthes calcicola | EVERGLADES KEY PENCILFLOWER | Native Rare-State | ||
| Stylosanthes hamata | CHEESYTOES | Native |
Identification Key
1. Inflorescence bracts with stiff, spinescent pubescence; loment beak 0.5-1 mm long
1. Inflorescence bracts with soft pubescence; loment beak 1-2.5 mm long
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2. Stems mostly <20 cm long, stems nearly all from the base of the plant and with almost no branching above; loment usually with 1 seed only, in the distal segment; loment beak straight or slightly curved
2. Stems usually >20 cm long, commonly branching; loment usually with 2 seeds, one in the proximal segment and one in the distal segment; loment beak incurved or hooked
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astyposanthes | Astyposanthes Herter, Revista Sudamer. Bot. 7: 209. 1943. | TYPE: Non designatus. |