Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caerulescens
ID:
184845

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey.) B.-E.van Wyk

Source:
ildis

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot.54: 178 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184174

Common Names

  • Blue Lotononis
  • Blue Pea
  • Blue Cassia

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Synonyms

  • Buchenroedera uniflora Dummer [deprecated]
  • Buchenroedera glabriflora N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Buchenroedera caerulescens (E.Mey.) C.Presl [valid]
  • Aspalathus caerulescens E.Mey. [valid]
  • Acanthobotrya armata Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Acanthobotrya cinerea Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Acanthobotrya microphylla Benth. [valid]
  • Acanthobotrya sericea Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Krebsia argentea Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Lebeckia microphylla E.Mey. [valid]
  • Buchenroedera uniflora Dümmer [valid]
  • Lebeckia microphylla leptophylla E.Mey. [valid]
  • Lebeckia armata Willd. ex Walp. [illegitimate]

Description

Lotononis caerulescens (also called Blue Lotononis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Lotononis caerulescens is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a green manure crop. It is also used for soil conservation and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lotononis caerulescens are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotononis caerulescens is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Lotononis caerulescens

Lotononis caerulescens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. It can be found in moist, open forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Lotononis caerulescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotononis caerulescens?

Lotononis caerulescens

What is the common name of Lotononis caerulescens?

Blue lotononis

What is the natural habitat of Lotononis caerulescens?

Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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

Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.