Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge ex Trautv.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada2: 519 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208920
Common Names
- Lotoides Pea
- Lotus-Like Pea
- Lotus Pea
Description
Argyrolobium lotoides (also called Lotus-leaved argyrolobium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has a long taproot, and its stems are up to 30 cm tall. It grows in dry meadows, steppes, and mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Argyrolobium lotoides is a small shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has small white flowers and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a ground cover or for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Argyrolobium lotoides has yellow flowers with a long, curved spur. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argyrolobium lotoides is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sterile medium and keep moist until germination. To propagate by cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn and place in a well-drained medium. Keep moist until roots form.
Where to Find Argyrolobium lotoides
Argyrolobium lotoides can be found in the Caucasus Mountains and in the mountains of Central Asia.
Argyrolobium lotoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argyrolobium lotoides?
Argyrolobium lotoides
What is the common name of Argyrolobium lotoides?
Lotus Argyrolobium
What is the habitat of Argyrolobium lotoides?
Dry prairies 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