Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
187608

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.J.Bergius) D.Dietr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Syn. Plant.4: 960 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186937

Common Names

  • Lotononis parviflora
  • Small-flowered False Pea
  • Small-flowered Lotus

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Synonyms

  • Lotononis brachyloba Benth. [valid]
  • Leptis brachygloba Steud. [valid]
  • Ononis parviflora P.J.Bergius [valid]
  • Leptidium brachyolobum C.Presl [valid]
  • Leptis brachyloba (E.Mey.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Lipozygis brachyloba E.Mey. [valid]
  • Polylobium brachylobum (Benth.) D.Dietr. [valid]

Description

Lotononis parviflora (also called Small-flowered lotononis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It has yellow flowers and can grow up to 5 m in height. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and bushland, and is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Lotononis parviflora is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a green manure crop. It is also used as a soil improver and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lotononis parviflora is a yellow, pea-like flower with a long, slender tube. The seed is a flat, brown, bean-like structure. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotononis parviflora is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be planted in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Lotononis parviflora

Lotononis parviflora is found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.

Lotononis parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotononis parviflora?

Lotononis parviflora

What is the common name of Lotononis parviflora?

Small-Flowered Lotononis

What is the family of Lotononis parviflora?

Fabaceae

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

David Nathaniel Friedrich Dietrich (1799-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Dietr.' in the authors string.
Peter Jonas Bergius (1730-1790): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Bergius' in the authors string.