Status:
valid
Authors:
(Meisn.) Walp.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst.2: 845 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213139
Common Names
- Argyrolobium barbatum
- Bearded Argyrolobium
- Argyrolobium barbatum
Synonyms
- Chasmone barbata Meisn. [valid]
Description
Argyrolobium barbatum (also called Bearded Everlasting Pea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a shrub with yellow flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as hillsides and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Argyrolobium barbatum is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Argyrolobium barbatum has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argyrolobium barbatum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of salt spray and can tolerate drought. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Argyrolobium barbatum
Argyrolobium barbatum can be found in South Africa.
Argyrolobium barbatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argyrolobium barbatum?
Argyrolobium barbatum
What is the common name of Argyrolobium barbatum?
Bearded Wood-Sorrel
What is the natural habitat of Argyrolobium barbatum?
Grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes
Species in the Argyrolobium genus
Argyrolobium biebersteinii,
Argyrolobium crotalarioides,
Argyrolobium lunare,
Argyrolobium roseum,
Argyrolobium stenophyllum,
Argyrolobium crassifolium,
Argyrolobium molle,
Argyrolobium rupestre,
Argyrolobium speciosum,
Argyrolobium tomentosum,
Argyrolobium velutinum,
Argyrolobium catati,
Argyrolobium itremoense,
Argyrolobium pedunculare,
Argyrolobium flaccidum,
Argyrolobium pulvinatum,
Argyrolobium prilipkoanum,
Argyrolobium aciculare,
Argyrolobium ascendens,
Argyrolobium aequinoctiale,
Argyrolobium amplexicaule,
Argyrolobium arabicum,
Argyrolobium baptisioides,
Argyrolobium barbatum,
Argyrolobium campicola,
Argyrolobium candicans,
Argyrolobium collinum,
Argyrolobium confertum,
Argyrolobium crinitum,
Argyrolobium eylesii,
Argyrolobium fischeri,
Argyrolobium friesianum,
Argyrolobium frutescens,
Argyrolobium harmsianum,
Argyrolobium harveyanum,
Argyrolobium humile,
Argyrolobium incanum,
Argyrolobium longifolium,
Argyrolobium macrophyllum,
Argyrolobium marginatum,
Argyrolobium megarhizum,
Argyrolobium microphyllum,
Argyrolobium muddii,
Argyrolobium nigrescens,
Argyrolobium pachyphyllum,
Argyrolobium pauciflorum,
Argyrolobium petiolare,
Argyrolobium polyphyllum,
Argyrolobium pumilum,
Argyrolobium ramosissimum,
Species in the Fabaceae family