Lotononis schreiberi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.-E.van Wyk
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 20: 13 1990
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265518
Common Names
- Lotononis schreiberi
- Schreiber's Lotononis
- Schreiberi Lotononis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lotononis schreiberi (also called Schreiber's Lotononis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It has a prostrate or climbing growth habit and its leaves are alternate, simple, ovate-lanceolate, and serrate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lotononis schreiberi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in some areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lotononis schreiberi has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lotononis schreiberi is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plant can also be propagated by division of the root clumps.
Where to Find Lotononis schreiberi
Lotononis schreiberi is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Lotononis schreiberi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lotononis schreiberi?
Lotononis schreiberi
What is the common name of Lotononis schreiberi?
Schreiberi
What is the natural habitat of Lotononis schreiberi?
Grasslands and scrublands
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 v1.1 record tro-50217771: Based on the initial data import
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.