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
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.
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