Alyce Clover
Alysicarpus ovalifolius
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Zambia, Zimbabwe
iNaturalist: © kobita (iNaturalist #248749006)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Alysicarpus
- Species:
- Alysicarpus ovalifolius
- USDA Symbol:
- ALOV
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from light scarification or hot water treatment to break physical dormancy. Germination improves with warm temperatures.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI