About Stylosanthes hamata (L.) Taub.
Scientific Nomenclature
Scientific name: Stylosanthes hamata (L.) Taub.
Common Name and Taxonomy
Stylosanthes hamata, common name Caribbean stylo, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.
Native Distribution
It is native to the Caribbean islands and nearby mainland regions: Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Introduced Distribution
It has been introduced as a forage crop to Florida, Peru, Brazil, the Gambia, Burkina Faso, Benin, India, Thailand, Hainan, and northern Australia.
Cultivar Ploidy
It has both diploid and tetraploid cultivars.
Cultivar Traits and Use
Tetraploid cultivars are more drought tolerant and are more frequently sown for pasture.
