Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
195520

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey.) B.-E.van Wyk

Source:
ildis

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb.14: 275 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194849

Common Names

  • Pretty Lotononis
  • Pretty
  • Pretty Broom

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Synonyms

  • Buchenroedera tenuifolia pulchella (E.Mey.) Harv. [valid]
  • Buchenroedera tenuifolia Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Aspalathus pulchella E.Mey. [valid]
  • Buchenroedera macowanii Dümmer [valid]

Description

Lotononis pulchella (also called Pretty 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 pulchella 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 pulchella is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. 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. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Lotononis pulchella

Lotononis pulchella is native to South Africa.

Lotononis pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotononis pulchella?

Lotononis pulchella

What are the common names of Lotononis pulchella?

Pretty Lotononis

What is the natural habitat of Lotononis pulchella?

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

Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.