Lotononis schreiberae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.-E.van Wyk
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bothalia20: 13 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362588
Common Names
- Lotononis schreiberae
- Schreiber's Lotononis
- Schreiber Lotononis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lotononis schreiberae (also called Schreiber's Lotononis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Lotononis schreiberae is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lotononis schreiberae has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lotononis schreiberae is an annual plant native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Lotononis schreiberae
Lotononis schreiberae can be found in parts of South Africa, including the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo.
Lotononis schreiberae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lotononis schreiberae?
Lotononis schreiberae
What type of plant is Lotononis schreiberae?
Herb
Where is Lotononis schreiberae found?
Southern 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
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:939851-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Lotononis schreiberae B.-E.van Wyk: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.