Calobota lotononoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Boatwr. & B.-E.van Wyk
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot.75: 553 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743465
Common Names
- Calobota lotononoides
- Lotononoides Calobota
- Lotononoides Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calobota lotononoides (also called Lotononoides, among many other common names) is a shrub found in Australia. It has a dense, spreading crown, and can reach up to 2 m in height. Its leaves are alternate, narrow-elliptic in shape, and are up to 5 cm long. It is native to the east coast of Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Calobota lotononoides is a small, succulent perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has small white flowers and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for a low-maintenance garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calobota lotononoides has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calobota lotononoides is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Calobota lotononoides
Calobota lotononoides is found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Calobota lotononoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calobota lotononoides?
Calobota lotononoides
What is the common name of Calobota lotononoides?
Lotononoides Calobota
What is the natural habitat of Calobota lotononoides?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Calobota genus
Calobota cytisoides, Calobota acanthoclada, Calobota angustifolia, Calobota cinerea, Calobota cuspidosa, Calobota elongata, Calobota halenbergensis, Calobota linearifolia, Calobota lotononoides, Calobota obovata, Calobota psiloloba, Calobota pungens, Calobota saharae, Calobota sericea, Calobota spinescens, Calobota namibensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
James S. Boatwright: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boatwr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77100899-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Calobota lotononoides (Schltr.) Boatwr. & B.-E.van Wyk: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.