Status:
valid
Authors:
Jaub. & Spach
Source:
ildis
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Orient.1: 115 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205073
Common Names
- Argyrolobium Flaccidum
- Flaccidum Argyrolobium
- Flaccidum Pea
Synonyms
- Argyrolobium divaricatum Jaub. & Spach [valid]
- Cytisus flaccidus Royle [valid]
- Cytisus lanuginosus Royle. [valid]
- Genista flaccida Briq. [valid]
- Glycine flaccida Wall. [invalid]
- Cytisus diffusus Jacquem. ex Jaub. & Spach. [invalid]
Description
Argyrolobium flaccidum (also called Flaccid Argyrolobium, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry grasslands, rocky hillsides, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Argyrolobium flaccidum is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Argyrolobium flaccidum is a small, white to pale blue pea-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argyrolobium flaccidum is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Argyrolobium flaccidum
Argyrolobium flaccidum is native to the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.
Argyrolobium flaccidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argyrolobium flaccidum?
Argyrolobium flaccidum
What is the common name of Argyrolobium flaccidum?
Flaccid Argyrolobium
What is the natural habitat of Argyrolobium flaccidum?
Dry and rocky slopes, scrubland, 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