Also known as Archer Axillaris · Axillaris · Lime-Yellow Pea
Macrotyloma axillare is a perennial herbaceous legume with trifoliate leaves and pale yellow flowers. It's a vigorous climber, often used as ground cover or for erosion c
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered light; avoid intense direct sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow topsoil to dry between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average to Warm
50% intensity
Ideal range is 18-24°C; avoid temperatures below 10°C.
Light
25% intensity
Feed during growing season; dilute and reduce in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter, providing just enough to prevent the soil from becoming bone dry.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in cooler conditions.
Prune lightly in spring to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing stems. For older plants, heavier pruning can be done to rejuvenate them.
Pinching back young shoots promotes denser foliage.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Dip cuttings in rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining soil mix.
Keep moist and warm, ideally in a propagator with bottom heat, until roots form.
Repot every 2-3 years in spring, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a general-purpose, well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one to avoid waterlogging.
Refreshing the top layer of soil annually is also beneficial.
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Where Macrotyloma Axillare (Macrotyloma axillare) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Macrotyloma |
| Species | Macrotyloma axillare |
Similar in genus Macrotyloma
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