Status:
valid
Authors:
Bolus
Source:
ildis
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.25: 161 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213179
Common Names
- Argyrolobium Marginatum
- Margined Wood-Sorrel
- Margined Argyrolobium
Synonyms
- Argyrolobium sankeyi Dümmer [valid]
Description
Argyrolobium marginatum (also called Margined Argyrolobium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a shrub with small, yellow flowers and small, leathery leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Argyrolobium marginatum is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Argyrolobium marginatum 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 marginatum 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 marginatum
Argyrolobium marginatum can be found in South Africa.
Argyrolobium marginatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argyrolobium marginatum?
Argyrolobium marginatum
What is the common name of Argyrolobium marginatum?
Margined Clover
What type of plant is Argyrolobium marginatum?
It is a flowering plant in the legume family.
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