RAD - Argyrolobium uniflorum

Argyrolobium uniflorum - Argyrolobium uniflorum


Description and Uses

Argyrolobium uniflorum (Argyrolobium uniflorum) is a tropical plant from North Africa. It is mainly grown for its conservation crops (medium shelflife), After 10 years the plant can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Argyrolobium uniflorum has a lifespan of 15 years.


Environmental limitations

The plant is 1 meters tall. It is very slow growing and tolerates not less light than full sun. Argyrolobium uniflorum has a deep root-system and forms symbiotic relations (endo-mycorrhiza). It is able to fix nitrogen with Hyphomicrobiaceae bacteria.

Argyrolobium uniflorum thrives in an altitude of 0 to 1000 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 0°C and optimally between 25 - 45°C. The optimal rainfall is 350 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 100 - 500 mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 6.0 - 9.0 in a soil texture of sand.


Pests and Diseases

and diseases.


Seed Propagation

Unfortunately propagation instruction is missing.


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