Status:
valid
Authors:
Polhill
Source:
ildis
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.22: 166 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213144
Common Names
- Argyrolobium confertum
- Confert Argyrolobium
- Argyrolobium confertum
Description
Argyrolobium confertum (also called Dense 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 confertum 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 confertum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argyrolobium confertum 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 confertum
Argyrolobium confertum can be found in South Africa.
Argyrolobium confertum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argyrolobium confertum?
Argyrolobium confertum
What is the common name of Argyrolobium confertum?
Dense Wood-Sorrel
What is the natural habitat of Argyrolobium confertum?
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