Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lotononoides
ID:
195523

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Scott Elliot) B.-E.van Wyk

Source:
ildis

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb.14: 271 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194852

Common Names

  • Lotononis lotononoides
  • Lotononoides
  • Lotononoides Plant

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Synonyms

  • Lotononis lotonoides (Scott-Elliot) B.-E.van Wyk [unknown]
  • Buchenroedera lotononoides Scott Elliot [valid]
  • Lotononis dieterlenii E.Phillips [valid]

Description

Lotononis lotononoides (also called 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 lotononoides 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 lotononoides 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 lotononoides

Lotononis lotononoides is native to South Africa.

Lotononis lotononoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotononis lotononoides?

Lotononis lotononoides

What are the common names of Lotononis lotononoides?

Lotononoides Lotononis

What is the natural habitat of Lotononis lotononoides?

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 Francis Scott-Elliot (1862-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scott Elliot' in the authors string.
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.