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Argyrolobium rupestre

Scientific Name: Argyrolobium rupestre

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Argyrolobium rupestre

Argyrolobium rupestre is a flowering plant belonging to the legume family, Fabaceae. The plant has several subspecies, including Argyrolobium rupestre subsp. aberdaricum, Argyrolobium rupestre subsp. kilimandscharicum, and Argyrolobium rupestre subsp. remotum.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature:

  • Scientific Name: Argyrolobium rupestre (E.Mey.) Walp.
  • Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Basionym: Chasmone rupestris E. Mey.
  • Synonyms:
    • Argyrolobium rhodesicum Baker f.
    • Argyrolobium rogersii N.E.Br.
    • Argyrolobium tysonii Harms
    • Chasmone rupestris E.Mey.

Distribution and Habitat:

  • Argyrolobium rupestre is found in mountainous areas.
  • Specific locations mentioned include Zimbabwe (Chinyakwaremba, Vumba; La Rochelle) and Ethiopia.

Morphological Characteristics:

  • Described as "small slender-stemmed few-flowered prostrate or shortly ascending plants."

Ecological Considerations:

  • Argyrolobium rupestre subsp. remotum requires full sun exposure.

Other Notable Species in the Genus:

  • Argyrolobium arabicum
  • Argyrolobium zanonii
  • Argyrolobium rotundifolium
  • Argyrolobium roseum
  • Argyrolobium fischeri
  • Argyrolobium harveyanum
  • Argyrolobium tomentosum

Further Information:

  • SIBIS (South African National Biodiversity Institute's Integrated Biodiversity Information System).
  • ILDIS (International Legume Database & Information).
  • Tropicos database.