Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.2: 600 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186699
Common Names
- Azure Milkvine
- Blue Milkvine
- Azure Snoutbean
Synonyms
- Crotalaria azurea Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
- Ononis villosa Thunb. [illegitimate]
- Telina heterophylla E.Mey. [valid]
- Lotononis azurea lanceolata Harv. [valid]
Description
Lotononis azurea (also called Azure Lotus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Lotononis azurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its roots are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lotononis azurea has yellow flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are brown, flat, and about 2 mm long. The seedlings are slender, with two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lotononis azurea is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Lotononis azurea
Lotononis azurea is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, open woodlands. It is also found in parts of the Northern Cape, Western Cape, and Eastern Cape.
Lotononis azurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lotononis azurea?
Lotononis azurea
What is the common name of Lotononis azurea?
Azure Lotononis
What is the family of Lotononis azurea?
Fabaceae
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