Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
argenteum
ID:
1057666

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
tro

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 184 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057004

Common Names

  • Argyrolobium argenteum
  • Silver Argyrolobium
  • Silver-leaved Argyrolobium

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Description

Argyrolobium argenteum (also called Silver Argyrolobium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. It is found in dry savanna, woodland, and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Argyrolobium argenteum is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as a food source and in traditional ceremonies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Argyrolobium argenteum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyrolobium argenteum is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny spot in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It needs to be pruned regularly to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Argyrolobium argenteum

Argyrolobium argenteum is native to the Mediterranean region, including Algeria, Greece, Italy, and Spain.

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

Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.