Shrubby Stylo
Stylosanthes scabra

Shrubby Stylo

Shrubby Stylo (Stylosanthes spp.) grows up to 3 ft, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is both edible and medicinal.


Picture illustrating Shrubby Stylo

Habit

Shrub

Height

30-90 cm

Growth

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained loamy

Shade

Full Sun

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

Yes

Origin

Tropical, Subtropical

Climatic Condition

Tropical, Wet

Temperature (°)

20-35°C

Humidity (%)

60-85%

Potting media

Peat, loam

Fertilizers

Organic, nitrogen-fixing

Watering

Moderate

Plant Weight 

100-500 g

Flowering Time

Summer

Soil Ph level

5.5 - 7.5

Water Ph level

5.5 - 7.5

Soil EC

1-2 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

Forage, green manure

NPK ratio 

10:05:10 

life Span

Annual

Health Benefits

Soil enrichment, livestock feed

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% compost, 25% peat moss, 25% sand


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 6 weeks with balanced fertilizer. 

Common Diseases and Remedies

Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Root Rot, Leaf Blight. 

Yellowing and wilting of leaves, Yellow to brown spots on leaves, stunted growth.  

Crop rotation, neem cake as soil amendment, Spray Neem Oil, Use Resistant Varieties. 

Fungicide with Propicanazole , Copper based Fungicides. 

                  HEALTH BENEFITS

  • Used as forage for livestock, providing essential nutrients.

  • Improves soil fertility by fixing nitrogen.

  • May contain bioactive compounds beneficial for plant-based medicine

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