Pencilflower

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, and United States.

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Stylosanthes

Species

Stylosanthes scabra (Pencilflower)

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cheesytoes

Stylosanthes hamata

Not Evaluated

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Everglades Key pencil-flower

Stylosanthes calcicola

Not Evaluated

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Pencil flower

Stylosanthes guianensis

Least Concern

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Townsville stylo

Stylosanthes humilis

Not Evaluated

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Viscid pencil-flower

Stylosanthes viscosa

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pencilflower?

The scientific name of Pencilflower is Stylosanthes scabra. It belongs to the genus Stylosanthes.

What is the conservation status of Pencilflower?

Pencilflower (Stylosanthes scabra) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pencilflower live?

Pencilflower is found in Distributed across Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, and United States.. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, United States.

What family does Pencilflower belong to?

Pencilflower (Stylosanthes scabra) belongs to the genus Stylosanthes, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Pencilflower endangered?

No, Pencilflower (Stylosanthes scabra) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Pencilflower belong to?

Pencilflower (Stylosanthes scabra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Pencilflower?

The closest relatives of Pencilflower in the genus Stylosanthes include cheesytoes, Everglades Key pencil-flower, Pencil flower, Townsville stylo, Viscid pencil-flower.