Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
baptisioides
ID:
213809

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey.) Walp.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Linnaea13: 506 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213138

Common Names

  • Argyrolobium baptisioides
  • Baptisioid Argyrolobium
  • Argyrolobium baptisioides

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Synonyms

  • Argyrolobium sandersonii Harv. [valid]
  • Argyrolobium sutherlandii Harv. [valid]
  • Argyrolobium comanthum Vogel ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Chasmone baptisioides E.Mey. [valid]
  • Argyrolobium speciosum glaberrimum Harv. [unknown]

Description

Argyrolobium baptisioides (also called Baptisia-like 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 baptisioides 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 baptisioides 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyrolobium baptisioides 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 baptisioides

Argyrolobium baptisioides can be found in South Africa.

Argyrolobium baptisioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyrolobium baptisioides?

Argyrolobium baptisioides

What is the common name of Argyrolobium baptisioides?

Baptisia-like Wood-Sorrel

What is the natural habitat of Argyrolobium baptisioides?

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

Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.