Argyrolobium tomentosum (Andrews) Druce

velvety yellow bush pea

Afr

isiZulu

umadlozana, umlomomnandi

IsiXhosa

Description

Family:

Fabaceae

Order:

Fabales

Description

Hardy, evergreen shrub (0.6–2 m), scrambling or upright, with attractive trifoliate leaves. Bright yellow pea-like flowers (orange/red as they age), profuse in spring/summer, some all year. Attracts insects and birds. Used as screen, hedge, or for scrambling over trees. Water-wise, semi-shade.

Plant Details

Height

0.6–2 m

Thorns

Absent

Soil

Loamy, compost-rich, well-drained

Fast 

Growth Rate

0.6–2 m

Size

Not available

Lifespan

Flower Colour

Flowering Season

, , ,

Horticultural Zones

6–7

pH

Loamy, compost-rich, well-drained

Soil

Semi-shade 

Aspect

Frost hardy; does not survive severe frost

Frost Tolerance

Drought hardy 

Drought Resistance

Companion Plants

Not available

Caterpillars

Not available

Associations

Descriptions

Insects: Flowers pollinated by insects. Wildlife: Seeds dispersed by birds and small animals. Soil: Likely nitrogen fixer (Fabaceae). Ecosystem Services: Soil improvement, supports pollinators

Flowers and fruits

Bright yellow/orange flowers attract insects. Seeds dispersed by birds/small mammals

Birds

Seeds dispersed by birds 

By Seeds:

Not available

By Cuttings:

Not available

Traditional Uses

Used by diviners to strengthen divining powers; medicinal use not specified 

Plant Details

Height

Description

Thorns

Description

Leaves

Description

Size

Growth Form

Size

Size

Size

Lifespan

Size

Flower Colour

Size

Flowering Season

Size

Horticultural Zones

Size

pH

Size

Soil

Size

Aspect

Size

Frost Tolerance

Size

Drought Resistance

Description

DESCRIPTION

Height

DESCRIPTION

Leaves

DESCRIPTION

Thorns

DESCRIPTION

BSS

Ecoscore

Host plant Nectar Grazing

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Distribution

Companion Plants

Description

Caterpillars

Associations

Leaves

Leaves

Flowers and fruits

Leaves

Birds

Leaves

Mammals

Leaves

By Seeds:

Leaves

By Cuttings:

Leaves

Traditional Uses

traditional uses