Argyrolobium arabicum
Argyrolobium arabicum
- Native to:
- Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iran, Mauritania, Niger, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Sudan-South Sudan, Western Sahara, Yemen
GBIF: Friis I; Bidgood GS; Wege Abebe; Ermias Getachew
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Argyrolobium
- Species:
- Argyrolobium arabicum
- USDA Symbol:
- ARAR30
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, prefers dry conditions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification improves germination rates. Seeds germinate best with warm temperatures and light scarification or hot water treatment.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI