🌿Native Nature

Wild Lucerne

Stylosanthes fruticosa

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Fabaceae ›Genus: Stylosanthes

About

Stylosanthes fruticosa (syn. Arachis fruticosa), the African stylo, wild lucerne or shrubby pencil‑flower, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Cape Verde, sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, the Arabian Peninsula, India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar, and has been introduced to Hawaii. Relished by livestock, it can survive light shade, acid soils and even light frosts. It grows from sea level to 2,000 m (6,600 ft) on as little as 300 mm (12 in) of rain...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wild Lucerne?
The scientific name of Wild Lucerne is Stylosanthes fruticosa.
What is the conservation status of Wild Lucerne?
The Wild Lucerne has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Wild Lucerne belong to?
Wild Lucerne belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Wild Lucerne belong to?
Wild Lucerne belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Wild Lucerne belong to?
Wild Lucerne belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Wild Lucerne belong to?
Wild Lucerne belongs to the order Fabales.
What family does Wild Lucerne belong to?
Wild Lucerne belongs to the family Fabaceae.
What genus does Wild Lucerne belong to?
Wild Lucerne belongs to the genus Stylosanthes.