Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
184158

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) D.Dietr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Syn. Plant.4: 960 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183487

Common Names

  • Elongate Lotononis
  • Elongate Spider-Flower
  • Long Spider-Flower

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Synonyms

  • Ononis elongata Thunb. [valid]

Description

Lotononis elongata (also called 'Elongated Lotononis', among many other common names) is a small, woody shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Lotononis elongata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lotononis elongata has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow-green center. Its seeds are small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings are small and green with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotononis elongata is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought and frost tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a windbreak or a screen.

Where to Find Lotononis elongata

Lotononis elongata is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.

Lotononis elongata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotononis elongata?

Lotononis elongata

What is the common name of Lotononis elongata?

Elongated Lotononis

What is the native range of Lotononis elongata?

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.
David Nathaniel Friedrich Dietrich (1799-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Dietr.' in the authors string.