Status:
valid
Authors:
P.W.Ball
Source:
ildis
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert.79: 41 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185367
Common Names
- Bieberstein's Argyrolobium
- Argyrolobium Biebersteinii
- Argyrolobium Biebersteinii
Synonyms
- Argyrolobium pauciflorum (M.Bieb. ex Willd.) Hayek [illegitimate]
- Argyrolobium calycinum (M.Bieb.) Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
- Cytisus calycinus M.Bieb. [valid]
- Cytisus nanus Willd. [valid]
- Cytisus pauciflorus Willd. [valid]
- Lotus trifoliastrum Desr. [valid]
- Trichasma calycinum Walp. [valid]
- Chasmone calycina E.Mey. [valid]
- Cytisus lotoides Willd. [illegitimate]
- Genista calycina Briq. [valid]
- Argyrolobium calycinum Jaub. & Spach [illegitimate]
- Argyrolobium biebersteinii maritimum A.P.Khokhr. [valid]
- Argyrolobium calycinum (M.Bieb.) Boiss. [illegitimate]
Description
Argyrolobium biebersteinii (also called Bieberstein's Broom, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in dry meadows and rocky hillsides. Its leaves are small and oval-shaped, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Argyrolobium biebersteinii is used for its timber, as a fuelwood, for fodder, and for its gum. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of tannin.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Argyrolobium biebersteinii are yellow and fragrant, and the seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argyrolobium biebersteinii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 18 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining medium. They should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Argyrolobium biebersteinii
Argyrolobium biebersteinii is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Argyrolobium biebersteinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argyrolobium biebersteinii?
Argyrolobium biebersteinii
What is the common name of Argyrolobium biebersteinii?
Biebersteinii Argyrolobium
What is the natural habitat of Argyrolobium biebersteinii?
Argyrolobium biebersteinii is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
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