Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Argyrolobium

Species:

Argyrolobium rupestre subsp. kilimandscharicum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Typical of montane grassland legumes, likely resprouts from rootstock after fire, adapted to periodic burning in East African highlands.

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Notes:

As a legume with hard seed coat, scarification likely improves germination rates, though specific protocols are not well documented.

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