About Stylosanthes guianensis (Aubl.) Sw.
Taxonomic Classification
Stylosanthes guianensis, common name stylo, is a flowering plant species belonging to the Fabaceae family.
Native Range
It is native to the New World Tropics and Subtropics, and has been introduced to Puerto Rico, the Windward Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, most of Sub‑Saharan Africa, Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion, Rodrigues, the Indian Subcontinent, Sri Lanka, Thailand, southeast China, Hainan, Taiwan, New Guinea, Queensland, New Caledonia, and the Cook Islands.
Agricultural Role
It is an important forage and fodder species.
Palatability Trait
Unlike many other forage plants, its palatability to livestock increases as it matures, which makes it an unusual and valuable deferred feed.
Genetic Diversity
It exhibits high genetic diversity both between and among its named varieties.
