Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
lotoides
ID:
214450

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fenzl

Source:
ildis

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Pug. Pl. Nov. Syr.1: t. 1 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213779



Common Names

  • Lotus Broomrape
  • Lotus Orobanche
  • Lotus Cancer Root


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Synonyms

  • Tripodion graecum (Heldr. ex Boiss.) Lassen [valid]
  • Lotus wiedemannii (Boiss.) Nyman [valid]
  • Tetragonolobus wiedemannii Boiss. [valid]
  • Hammatolobium graecum Heldr. ex Boiss. [valid]
  • Lotus antiochianus Ilçim & Behçet [invalid]
  • Hammatolobium lotoides graecum (Heldr. ex Boiss.) Halácsy [valid]

Description

Hammatolobium lotoides (also called Lotus Broom, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae. It is a shrub that typically grows up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) tall, with yellow flowers. It is native to western and central Europe, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grassland, scrub, and woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Hammatolobium lotoides is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hammatolobium lotoides has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hammatolobium lotoides is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a pot filled with a well-drained soil. Once established, Hammatolobium lotoides requires little maintenance and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Hammatolobium lotoides

Hammatolobium lotoides is native to Australia. It can be found in dry, sandy areas, especially in coastal regions.

Hammatolobium lotoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hammatolobium lotoides?

Hammatolobium lotoides

What is the common name of Hammatolobium lotoides?

Lotus Broom

What is the natural habitat of Hammatolobium lotoides?

Woodlands, hedgerows, and scrubland

Species in the Hammatolobium genus

Species in the Fabaceae family