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Dummer
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Common Names
- Bodkin's Argyrolobium
- Argyrolobium bodkinii
- Bodkin's Argyrolobium
Description
Argyrolobium bodkinii (also called Bodkin's Argyrolobium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 2 meters and has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Argyrolobium bodkinii is used as an ornamental plant, as a cover crop, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Argyrolobium bodkinii's flower is a small yellow flower with five petals. Its seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argyrolobium bodkinii is a shrub that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape.
Where to Find Argyrolobium bodkinii
Argyrolobium bodkinii is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in France, Spain, Italy, Croatia, and Morocco.
Argyrolobium bodkinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argyrolobium bodkinii?
Argyrolobium bodkinii
What type of plant is Argyrolobium bodkinii?
Shrub
Where is Argyrolobium bodkinii found?
Southern Africa
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