Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sabulosa
ID:
1056981

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.M.Salter

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot.6: 2 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001056319

Common Names

  • Lotononis sabulosa
  • Silver-leafed Lotononis
  • Silver-leafed Velvet Bush

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Description

Lotononis sabulosa (also called Sandy lotononis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that can grow up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lotononis sabulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat stomach ailments, skin diseases, and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lotononis sabulosa has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a flat, oval-shaped bean with a dark brown color. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotononis sabulosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers and can be pruned to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Lotononis sabulosa

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

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

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-6926: Originally associated with wfo-0000211837
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-6926: Originally associated with wfo-0000211837
Terence Macleave Salter (1883-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.M.Salter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:503398-1: Based on the initial data import