Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachycarpa
ID:
1266134

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dinter ex B.-E.van Wyk

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bothalia20: 11 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265472

Common Names

  • Lotononis pachycarpa
  • Thick-Fruited Lotononis
  • Pachycarpa Lotononis

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Description

Lotononis pachycarpa (also called 'Thick-Fruited Lotononis', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests, woodlands, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Lotononis pachycarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lotononis pachycarpa is a small, white to pinkish-white, five-petalled flower with a long, slender tube. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotononis pachycarpa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Lotononis pachycarpa

Lotononis pachycarpa can be found in South Africa, Swaziland, and Lesotho.

Lotononis pachycarpa FAQ

What are the common names of Lotononis pachycarpa?

Pachycarpa lotononis

What is the natural habitat of Lotononis pachycarpa?

It is native to tropical rainforests in South Africa

What is the ideal temperature for Lotononis pachycarpa?

It prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

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

Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.