Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
arabicum
ID:
213807

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Decne.) Jaub. & Spach

Source:
ildis

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Orient.1: 115 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213136

Common Names

  • Argyrolobium arabicum
  • Arabian Argyrolobium
  • Argyrolobium arabicum

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Synonyms

  • Argyrolobium abyssinicum Jaub. & Spach [valid]
  • Tephrosia modesta Steud. ex A.Rich. [invalid]
  • Argyrolobium bottae Jaub. & Spach [valid]
  • Argyrolobium modestum Hochst. [valid]
  • Cytisus arabicus Decne. [valid]
  • Dichilus dallonianus Maire [valid]
  • Genista abyssinica (Jaub. & Spach) Briq. [valid]
  • Genista arabica (Decne.) Briq. [valid]
  • Genista bottae (Jaub. & Spach) Briq. [valid]
  • Argyrolobium abyssinicum garamantum Quézel [valid]
  • Argyrolobium abyssinicum caespitosum Lanza [unknown]
  • Argyrolobium abyssinicum diffusum Lanza [unknown]
  • Argyrolobium abyssinicum caespitosum (Lanza) Fiori [unknown]
  • Argyrolobium abyssinicum diffusum (Lanza) Fiori [unknown]

Description

Argyrolobium arabicum (also called Arabian 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 arabicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Argyrolobium arabicum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have green leaves with white veins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyrolobium arabicum 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 arabicum

Argyrolobium arabicum is native to the Middle East, from Turkey to Saudi Arabia.

Argyrolobium arabicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyrolobium arabicum?

Argyrolobium arabicum

What is the common name of Argyrolobium arabicum?

Arabian Wood-Sorrel

What is the natural habitat of Argyrolobium arabicum?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

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

References

Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Hippolyte François Jaubert (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jaub.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.