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Viscid pencil-flower

Stylosanthes viscosa

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)
Order
Fabales (豆目)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Stylosanthes
Species
Stylosanthes viscosa (Viscid pencil-flower)

Similar Species in Stylosanthes

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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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Pencilflower
Stylosanthes scabra
Least Concern
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Townsville stylo
Stylosanthes humilis
Not Evaluated
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cheesytoes
Stylosanthes hamata
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Viscid pencil-flower?
The scientific name of Viscid pencil-flower is Stylosanthes viscosa. It belongs to the genus Stylosanthes.
What is the conservation status of Viscid pencil-flower?
Viscid pencil-flower (Stylosanthes viscosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Viscid pencil-flower live?
Viscid pencil-flower is found in Widely distributed across North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, United States.
What family does Viscid pencil-flower belong to?
Viscid pencil-flower (Stylosanthes viscosa) belongs to the genus Stylosanthes, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is Viscid pencil-flower endangered?
No, Viscid pencil-flower (Stylosanthes viscosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Viscid pencil-flower belong to?
Viscid pencil-flower (Stylosanthes viscosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Viscid pencil-flower?
The closest relatives of Viscid pencil-flower in the genus Stylosanthes include Everglades Key pencil-flower, Pencil flower, Pencilflower, Townsville stylo, cheesytoes.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Stylosanthes — 6 Species

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Everglades Key pencil-flower
Stylosanthes calcicola
NE 🐾
Pencil flower
Stylosanthes guianensis
LC 🐾
Pencilflower
Stylosanthes scabra
LC
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Viscid pencil-flower
Stylosanthes viscosa
LC
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Townsville stylo
Stylosanthes humilis
NE 🐾
cheesytoes
Stylosanthes hamata
NE
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