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
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.
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