Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
1261536

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Eckl. & Zeyh.) B.-E.van Wyk

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb.14: 277 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260874

Common Names

  • Alpina Lotononis
  • Alpine Lotononis
  • Alpine Wood-Foxtail

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Description

Lotononis alpina (also called Alpine lotononis, among many other common names) is an annual herb, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland, scrub and rocky slopes, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Lotononis alpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lotononis alpina sub. multiflora (Eckl. & Zeyh.) B.-E.van Wyk
Lotononis alpina sub. alpina

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lotononis alpina has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotononis alpina is a perennial herb that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings can be planted out in the summer.

Where to Find Lotononis alpina

Lotononis alpina is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape Province. It is typically found in moist, sandy soils in coastal and mountain areas.

Lotononis alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotononis alpina?

Lotononis alpina

What is the family of Lotononis alpina?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Lotononis alpina?

Alpine Lotononis

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.
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.