Lotononis villosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Benth.
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211877
Common Names
- Lotononis villosa
- Villosa Lotononis
- Hairy Lotononis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lotononis villosa (also called Hairy Rattlebox, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and its leaves are covered in fine hairs. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lotononis villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lotononis villosa is a small, yellow-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lotononis villosa is a perennial herb that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several parts and each part can be replanted.
Where to Find Lotononis villosa
Lotononis villosa can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
Lotononis villosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lotononis villosa?
Lotononis villosa
What is the common name of Lotononis villosa?
Hairy Lotononis
Where is Lotononis villosa found?
Lotononis villosa is found in South 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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:503435-1: Based on the initial data import