Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
genistoides
ID:
195519

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fenzl) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.2: 607 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194848

Common Names

  • Genistoid Lotononis
  • Genistoid
  • Genistoid Broom

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Synonyms

  • Amphinomia genistoides (Fenzl) Hayek [valid]
  • Lotononis sericea (Ledeb.) Benth. [valid]
  • Leobordea cytisoides Balansa ex Boiss. [invalid]
  • Leobordea lotoides Fenzl [valid]
  • Leobordea argyrolobioides Jaub. & Spach [valid]
  • Leobordea genistoides Fenzl [valid]
  • Leobordea sericea Ledeb. [valid]

Description

Lotononis genistoides (also called Genista Lotononis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to southern Africa. It grows in dry, rocky areas and has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers with five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Lotononis genistoides is used as a source of timber, fuel, and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a shade tree and for soil conservation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, in clusters of 2-3. Seed: small, black, flattened. Seedlings: have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotononis genistoides is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them out to the desired spacing. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Lotononis genistoides

Lotononis genistoides is native to South Africa.

Lotononis genistoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotononis genistoides?

Lotononis genistoides

What are the common names of Lotononis genistoides?

Gorse-like Lotononis

What is the natural habitat of Lotononis genistoides?

Dry grasslands and scrublands of 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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.