Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
letouzeyi
ID:
167700

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pellegr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France100: 266 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000167029



Common Names

  • Letouzey's Didelotia
  • Letouzey Didelotia
  • Didelotia Letouzeyi


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Description

Didelotia letouzeyi (also called Letouzey's clover, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Didelotia letouzeyi is used as a cover crop to reduce erosion and improve soil fertility. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Didelotia letouzeyi is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oblong shape. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Didelotia letouzeyi is a shrub native to South America. It is best propagated from seed, which should be planted in a well-drained soil in a warm, sunny location. It can also be propagated by cuttings or air layering. It prefers full sun and needs regular watering.

Where to Find Didelotia letouzeyi

Didelotia letouzeyi is native to Africa, from Senegal south to Angola and east to Ethiopia. It is found in moist, open areas, such as meadows, grasslands, and streambanks.

Didelotia letouzeyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Didelotia letouzeyi?

Didelotia letouzeyi

What is the common name of Didelotia letouzeyi?

Letouzey's Clover

What is the family of Didelotia letouzeyi?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family