Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
candicans
ID:
213813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 186 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213142

Common Names

  • Argyrolobium candicans
  • Whitish Argyrolobium
  • Argyrolobium candicans

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Synonyms

  • Argyrolobium summomontanum Hilliard & B.L.Burtt [valid]
  • Chasmone sessiliflorum E.Mey. [valid]
  • Genista sessiliflora Briq. [valid]
  • Chasmone sessiliflora parvifolia E.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Argyrolobium candicans (also called White-flowered 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 candicans 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 candicans 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 candicans is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained soil and requires regular watering. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Argyrolobium candicans

Argyrolobium candicans can be found in South Africa.

Argyrolobium candicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyrolobium candicans?

Argyrolobium candicans

What is the common name of Argyrolobium candicans?

White-flowered Wood-Sorrel

What is the natural habitat of Argyrolobium candicans?

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

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.