Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densa
ID:
1054451

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Harv.

Source:
tro

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
W.H.Harvey & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Cap.2: 52 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053789

Common Names

  • Densa Lotononis
  • Densa Tree
  • Tree

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Description

Lotononis densa (also called Dense lotononis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae. It is an annual herb with a prostrate habit and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to southern Africa, and grows in meadows, pastures and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Lotononis densa is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lotononis densa sub. leucoclada (Schltr.) B.-E.van Wyk
Lotononis densa sub. gracilis (E.Mey.) B.-E.van Wyk
Lotononis densa sub. densa
Lotononis densa sub. congesta B.-E.van Wyk

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lotononis densa is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotononis densa is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Lotononis densa

Lotononis densa can be found in South Africa.

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

Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.