Stylosanthes guianensis var. gracilis
Also known as: Astyposanthes gracilis (Kunth) Herter +11 more
- Astyposanthes gracilis (Kunth) Herter
- Stylosanthes acuminata M.B.Ferreira & Sousa Costa
- Stylosanthes aurea M.B.Ferreira & Sousa Costa
- Stylosanthes gracilis Kunth
- Stylosanthes grandifolia M.B.Ferreira & Sousa Costa
- Stylosanthes guianensis var. canescens M.B.Ferreira & Sousa Costa
- Stylosanthes guianensis var. marginata Hassl.
- Stylosanthes guianensis var. pubescens Pilg.
- Stylosanthes guianensis var. robusta 't Mannetje
- Stylosanthes guianensis var. robusta Mohlenbr.
- Stylosanthes surinamensis Miq.
- Stylosanthes virgata Mart. ex Colla
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Stylosanthes guianensis var. gracilis is a herbaceous perennial within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Stylosanthes guianensis, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cameroon, Zaïre
Base Species & Variations