Stylisma Explained

Stylisma is a genus of flowering plants in the morning glory family, commonly known as dawnflowers.^[1] This genus is native to the eastern United States.

This genus consists of low vining or trailing herbs. They are found primarily in the Southeastern Coastal Plain in sandy habitats.^[1] However one species, Stylisma pickeringii, extends into the Midwest.^[2]

Species

The following species are recognised in the genus Stylisma:^[3]

• Stylisma abdita Myint
• Stylisma aquatica (Walter) Raf.
• Stylisma humistrata (Walter) Chapm.
• Stylisma patens (Desr.) Myint
• Stylisma pickeringii (Torr. ex M.A.Curtis) A.Gray
• Stylisma villosa (Nash) House

Notes and References

1. Web site: Flora of the Southern and Mid-Atlantic States . Alan Weakley.
2. Web site: Floristic synthesis map. PNG. Bonap.net. 5 September 2017.
3. Web site: Stylisma Raf. Plants of the World Online Kew Science. Plants of the World Online. 2020-04-18.