Lotononis venosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.-E.van Wyk
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bothalia20: 19 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265563
Common Names
- Lotononis venosa
- Veined Lotononis
- Venosa Lotononis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lotononis venosa (also called veined lotononis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is an annual herb with small, linear leaves. It is native to Africa, and its habitats include tropical dry forests, tropical moist lowland forests, and tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lotononis venosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in some areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lotononis venosa 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 venosa 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 venosa
Lotononis venosa is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Lotononis venosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lotononis venosa?
Lotononis venosa
What is the common name of Lotononis venosa?
Venosa
What is the natural habitat of Lotononis venosa?
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
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Lotononis venosa B.-E.van Wyk: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.