Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
187374

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.2: 597 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186703

Common Names

  • Rigid Milkvine
  • Rigid Snoutbean
  • Rigid Velvet Bean

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Synonyms

  • Aulacinthus rigidus E.Mey. [valid]

Description

Lotononis rigida (also called Rigid Lotus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Lotononis rigida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lotononis rigida has yellow flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are brown, flat, and about 2 mm long. The seedlings are slender, with two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotononis rigida is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Lotononis rigida

Lotononis rigida is native to southern Africa and can be found in dry grasslands, woodlands, and thickets.

Lotononis rigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotononis rigida?

Lotononis rigida

What is the common name of Lotononis rigida?

Rigid Lotononis

What is the family of Lotononis rigida?

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.