Status:
valid
Authors:
Dümmer
Source:
ildis
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1912: 272 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213188
Common Names
- Argyrolobium Nigrescens
- Black Wood-Sorrel
- Black Argyrolobium
Synonyms
- Argyrolobium nanum Schltr. ex Harms [valid]
Description
Argyrolobium nigrescens (also called Black 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 nigrescens is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Argyrolobium nigrescens has small white flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Argyrolobium nigrescens 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 nigrescens
Argyrolobium nigrescens is native to South Africa.
Argyrolobium nigrescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argyrolobium nigrescens?
Argyrolobium nigrescens
What is the common name of Argyrolobium nigrescens?
Blackish Clover
What type of plant is Argyrolobium nigrescens?
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