Melolobium alpinum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpinum
ID:
195514
Status:
valid
Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 190 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194843
Common Names
- Alpine Melolobium
- Alpine
- Alpine Bird's-Foot
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- Melolobium peglerae Dümmer [valid]
Description
Melolobium alpinum (also called Alpine Melolobium, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Europe. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Melolobium alpinum is used as a source of timber, fuel, and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a shade tree and for soil conservation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, white, in clusters of 2-3. Seed: small, black, flattened. Seedlings: have two cotyledons.
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Melolobium alpinum is a low-growing shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be planted out in the open when they are about 10 cm tall. The shrub can also be propagated by cuttings taken from mature plants.
Where to Find Melolobium alpinum
Melolobium alpinum can be found in the temperate forests of Europe.
Melolobium alpinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melolobium alpinum?
Melolobium alpinum
What is the common name of Melolobium alpinum?
Alpine Melolobium
What is the natural habitat of Melolobium alpinum?
Mountain meadows
Species in the Melolobium genus
Melolobium alpinum, Melolobium adenoides, Melolobium aethiopicum, Melolobium calycinum, Melolobium candicans, Melolobium exudans, Melolobium humile, Melolobium macrocalyx, Melolobium microphyllum, Melolobium obcordatum, Melolobium stipulatum, Melolobium subspicatum, Melolobium velutinum, Melolobium wilmsii, Melolobium lampolobum, Melolobium macrocalyx,
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.
Legume Data Portal link for: Melolobium alpinum Eckl. & Zeyh.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.