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Townsville Stylo

Stylosanthes humilis, Fabaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7.8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Cavalcade CentrosemaCentrosema pascuorum
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Sickle SennaCassia tora
Nitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Florida Velvet BeanStizolobium deeringianum

Velvet bean's vigorous growth and allelopathic properties can suppress smaller legumes

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlPasture ImprovementBiomass Production

Common Questions

What zones does Townsville Stylo grow in?

Townsville Stylo grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Townsville Stylo a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Townsville Stylo is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Townsville Stylo?

Good companions for Townsville Stylo include Cavalcade Centrosema, Sickle Senna.

Design guilds with Townsville Stylo and see companion relationships visually.

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