Sanillo (Cenostigma Eriostachys) is a perennial shrub in the Fabaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires low to medium watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Cenostigma eriostachys is a large, deciduous shrub or tree native to Mexico, Central America, and Cuba, growing primarily in seasonally dry tropical biomes.