Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
547936

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blatt.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc.36: 480 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547268

Common Names

  • Argyrolobium purpurascens
  • Purple Argyrolobium
  • Purple Argyrolobium Plant

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Description

Argyrolobium purpurascens (also called 'Purple-flowered Argyrolobium', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has dark green foliage and produces small, purple flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Argyrolobium purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and can be used to create a natural border. It is also used to control erosion and can be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Argyrolobium purpurascens is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyrolobium purpurascens is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate occasional flooding. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer, and they should germinate within two weeks. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and can be rooted in a potting mix. The plants should be fertilized regularly and kept moist during the growing season.

Where to Find Argyrolobium purpurascens

Argyrolobium purpurascens is native to Europe and Asia.

Argyrolobium purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyrolobium purpurascens?

Argyrolobium purpurascens

What is the common name of Argyrolobium purpurascens?

Purple-flowering False-tuberose

What is the natural habitat of Argyrolobium purpurascens?

It is found in dry, sandy or rocky soils in open woodlands, grasslands and scrublands.

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