Alysicarpus — 6 species
Botanical species in the genus Alysicarpus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Alysicarpus bupleurifolius
Alysicarpus bupleurifolius
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Alysicarpus longifolius
Alysicarpus longifolius
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Alysicarpus monilifer
Alysicarpus monilifer
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Alysicarcup monilifer is a plant of the arid to moist tropical zone, where it is found at elevations up to 1,000 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 17 - 28°c, but can tolerate 12 - 34°c. The plant is not tolerant of frost.
Full cultivation guide →Alysicarpus rugosus
Alysicarpus rugosus
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Alysicarpus rugosus is a plant of the tropical zone, where it is found at elevations up to 1,400 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 30°c, but can tolerate 18 - 36°c. It is not tolerant of frost.
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Alysicarpus vaginalis
Alysicarpus vaginalis
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Alysicarpus vaginalis is a plant of tropics in both areas with year-round rain and those with a distinct dry season of up to 6 months, where it is found at elevations up to 1,400 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 30°c, but can tolerate 15 - 35°c. When dormant, the plant can survive temperatures down to about -5°c, but young growth can be severely damaged at -1°c.
Full cultivation guide →Alysicarpus zeyheri
Alysicarpus zeyheri
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
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