Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amajubica
ID:
1261537

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burtt Davy) B.-E.van Wyk

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb.14: 271 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260875

Common Names

  • Amajubica Lotononis
  • Amajubica Wood-Foxtail
  • Amajubica Lotononis Grass

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lotononis amajubica 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 amajubica 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 amajubica

Lotononis amajubica 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 amajubica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotononis amajubica?

Lotononis amajubica

What is the family of Lotononis amajubica?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Lotononis amajubica?

Amajubica 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

Joseph Burtt Davy (1870-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burtt Davy' in the authors string.
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.