Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perplexa
ID:
212479

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey.) Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 177 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211808

Common Names

  • Lotononis perplexa
  • Perplexa lotononis
  • Perplexa lotonon

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Synonyms

  • Lotononis strigosa Pappe ex Harv. [invalid]
  • Crotalaria perplexa E.Mey. [valid]

Description

Lotononis perplexa (also called Perplexing Lotononis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry woodlands and grasslands. It has grey-green foliage and yellow flowers, and long, narrow leaves with intricate patterns.

Uses & Benefits

Lotononis perplexa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lotononis perplexa 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 perplexa is a perennial herb that grows in sandy soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lotononis perplexa

Lotononis perplexa can be found in South Africa and Namibia.

Lotononis perplexa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotononis perplexa?

Lotononis perplexa

What is the common name of Lotononis perplexa?

Perplexing lotononis

What is the growth habit of Lotononis perplexa?

It is a small, succulent shrub with a spreading habit.

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

Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.