Lotononis complanata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.-E.van Wyk
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bothalia20: 77 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265607
Common Names
- Lotononis Complanata
- Complanata Nodding-Head
- Complanata Nodding-Heads
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lotononis complanata (also called flat lotononis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is an annual herb with small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Africa, and its habitats include tropical dry forests, tropical moist lowland forests, and tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lotononis complanata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in some areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lotononis complanata has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lotononis complanata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.
Where to Find Lotononis complanata
Lotononis complanata is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Lotononis complanata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lotononis complanata?
Lotononis complanata
What is the common name of Lotononis complanata?
Lotononis complanata
What is the natural habitat of Lotononis complanata?
Tropical forests
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
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Lotononis complanata B.-E.van Wyk: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.