Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
212353

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 176 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211682

Common Names

  • Lotononis acuminata
  • Acuminate Lotononis
  • Sharp-pointed Lotononis

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Description

Lotononis acuminata (also called Climbing Milkweed, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub with a climbing habit, reaching up to 2 metres in height. It is native to South Africa and grows in a variety of habitats, including rocky outcrops, grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lotononis acuminata is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lotononis acuminata has yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotononis acuminata is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is drought-tolerant and prefers full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Lotononis acuminata

Lotononis acuminata can be found in South Africa in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces.

Lotononis acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotononis acuminata?

Lotononis acuminata

What is the common name of Lotononis acuminata?

Acuminate Lotononis

What is the natural habitat of Lotononis acuminata?

Dry open woodlands, grasslands and rocky outcrops in the Western Cape of South Africa

Species in the Lotononis genus

Lotononis brevicaulis, Lotononis comptonii, Lotononis dahlgrenii, Lotononis dissitinodis, Lotononis acocksii, Lotononis nutans, Lotononis purpurescens, Lotononis azureoides, Lotononis gracilifolia, Lotononis lamprifolia, Lotononis racemiflora, Lotononis elongata, Lotononis caerulescens, Lotononis fruticoides, Lotononis curvicarpa, Lotononis azurea, Lotononis rigida, Lotononis involucrata, Lotononis laxa, Lotononis parviflora, Lotononis genistoides, Lotononis pulchella, Lotononis lotononoides, Lotononis meyeri, Lotononis trichodes, Lotononis acuminata, Lotononis arenicola, Lotononis argentea, Lotononis argyrella, Lotononis bachmanniana, Lotononis brachyantha, Lotononis burchellii, Lotononis carnosa, Lotononis crumaniana, Lotononis curtii, Lotononis delicata, Lotononis dichiloides, Lotononis divaricata, Lotononis erisemoides, Lotononis evansiana, Lotononis exstipulata, Lotononis falcata, Lotononis galpinii, Lotononis lenticula, Lotononis leptoloba, Lotononis listioides, Lotononis macra, Lotononis macrosepala, Lotononis maculata, Lotononis maximiliani,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.