Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nash) House
Source:
tro
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 34: 149 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297286
Common Names
- Hairy Stylisma
- Villosa Morning Glory
- Villosa Ipomoea
Description
Stylisma villosa (also called hairy stylisma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae. It is an annual herb with trailing stems and small white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in dry and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Stylisma villosa is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stylisma villosa has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are thin and have a long, pointed cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stylisma villosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted. Once established, Stylisma villosa should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Stylisma villosa
Stylisma villosa is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America.
Stylisma villosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stylisma villosa?
Stylisma villosa
What is the common name of Stylisma villosa?
Hairy stylisma
Where is Stylisma villosa native to?
North America
Species in the Stylisma genus
Species in the Convolvulaceae family
Aniseia harmandii,
Aniseia martinicensis,
Aniseia argentina,
Aniseia luxurians,
Argyreia adpressa,
Argyreia apoensis,
Argyreia arakuensis,
Argyreia atropurpurea,
Argyreia barbata,
Argyreia barbigera,
Argyreia barnesii,
Argyreia bifrons,
Argyreia boholensis,
Argyreia boseana,
Argyreia bracteosa,
Argyreia breviscapa,
Argyreia caudata,
Argyreia celebica,
Argyreia cinerea,
Argyreia coacta,
Argyreia confusa,
Argyreia congesta,
Argyreia coonoorensis,
Argyreia corneri,
Argyreia crispa,
Argyreia cucullata,
Argyreia cymosa,
Argyreia daltonii,
Argyreia discolor,
Argyreia elliptica,
Argyreia erinacea,
Argyreia fulgens,
Argyreia glabra,
Argyreia hancorniifolia,
Argyreia hirsutissima,
Argyreia hookeri,
Argyreia involucrata,
Argyreia kerrii,
Argyreia kleiniana,
Argyreia kunstleri,
Argyreia kurzii,
Argyreia lamii,
Argyreia lanceolata,
Argyreia laotica,
Argyreia lawii,
Argyreia leschenaultii,
Argyreia linggaensis,
Argyreia longifolia,
Argyreia luzonensis,
Argyreia maingayi,