Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptoloba
ID:
212430

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolus ex Schltr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.24: 457 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211759

Common Names

  • Lotononis leptoloba
  • Silverbush
  • Bastard Silverbush

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Synonyms

  • Amphinomia leptoloba (Bolus ex Schltr.) A.Schreib. [valid]

Description

Lotononis leptoloba (also called Slender-leaved Lotononis, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry savannas and grasslands. It has narrow, lanceolate leaves, and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lotononis leptoloba has been used for its medicinal properties, including as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic. It has also been used to treat fever, coughs, and asthma. It has also been used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lotononis leptoloba is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotononis leptoloba can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location for best results.

Where to Find Lotononis leptoloba

Lotononis leptoloba can be found in South Africa, growing in dry, sandy soils.

Lotononis leptoloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotononis leptoloba?

Lotononis leptoloba

What is the common name of Lotononis leptoloba?

Slender-leaved Velvet Bean

What is the natural habitat of Lotononis leptoloba?

Tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas, and shrublands

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

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.