Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
molle
ID:
195454

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 187 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194783

Common Names

  • Molle
  • Argyrolobium Bush
  • Argyrolobium Plant

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Synonyms

  • Argyrolobium nanum Burtt Davy [illegitimate]
  • Argyrolobium patens Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Chasmone venosa E.Mey. [valid]
  • Genista eckloniana Briq. [valid]
  • Genista zeyheri Briq. [valid]
  • Chasmone venosa obscura E.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Argyrolobium molle (also called Soft Argyrolobium, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Argentina and Chile. It typically grows to a height of 0.3-1.2 m, with a spread of 0.3-1.5 m. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and scrublands, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Argyrolobium molle is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Argyrolobium molle has yellow flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyrolobium molle is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Argyrolobium molle

Argyrolobium molle is native to Argentina and can be found in the provinces of Jujuy, Salta, Tucumán, and Catamarca.

Argyrolobium molle FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyrolobium molle?

Argyrolobium molle

What is the common name of Argyrolobium molle?

Mountain Everlasting

What is the habitat of Argyrolobium molle?

It is found in rocky areas, 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.