Lotononis dissitinodis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.-E.van Wyk
Source:
ildis
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bothalia18: 33 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183454
Common Names
- Lotononis dissitinodis
- Dissitinodis Lotononis
- Dissitinodis Velvetbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lotononis dissitinodis (also called Two-Spiked Lotononis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, rocky slopes and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lotononis dissitinodis is used as a source of food, medicine, and fuel for cooking and heating. It can also be used for its wood, which is used to make furniture, tools, and musical instruments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lotononis dissitinodis has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lotononis dissitinodis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Lotononis dissitinodis
Lotononis dissitinodis is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West provinces.
Lotononis dissitinodis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lotononis dissitinodis?
Lotononis dissitinodis
What is the common name of Lotononis dissitinodis?
Distant-leaved Lotononis
What is the natural habitat of Lotononis dissitinodis?
Lotononis dissitinodis is found in dry grassland and scrubland 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
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 dissitinodis B.-E.van Wyk: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.