Status:
valid
Authors:
B.-E.van Wyk
Source:
ildis
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot.55: 180 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183459
Common Names
- Lotononis nutans
- Nodding Lotononis
- Nodding Pea
Description
Lotononis nutans (also called Nodding 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 nutans 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 nutans 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lotononis nutans 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 nutans
Lotononis nutans 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 nutans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lotononis nutans?
Lotononis nutans
What is the common name of Lotononis nutans?
Nodding Lotononis
What is the natural habitat of Lotononis nutans?
Lotononis nutans 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