Lotononis acutiflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.2: 604 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053786
Common Names
- Acutiflora Lotononis
- Acutiflora Tree
- Tree
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Lotononis acutiflora (also called Sharp-flowered lotononis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae. It is an annual herb with a prostrate habit and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to southern Africa, and grows in meadows, pastures and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Lotononis acutiflora is used as an ornamental plant, as a windbreak, and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lotononis acutiflora is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
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Lotononis acutiflora is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Lotononis acutiflora
Lotononis acutiflora can be found in 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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Lotononis acutiflora Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.