Variation in flowering time and in some growth characteristics of Townsville lucerne ( <i>Stylosanthes humilis</i> )

Abstract

Significant variation (P&amp;lt;0.001) in flowering time was found between collections of Townsville lucerne (Styloanthes humilisHBK.) from a number of localities in Queensland and the Northern Territory. Collections also varied in plant diameter, growth habit, stem colour, and degree of hard-seededness. Further avenues of study to elucidate the origin and significance of this variation are briefly discussed.