Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaber
ID:
508948

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vogel) Brouillet

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas2: 389 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508280

Common Names

  • Glaber Acmispon
  • Glaber Lotus
  • Glaber Lotus Acmispon

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Synonyms

  • Lotus glaber (Vogel) Greene [illegitimate]
  • Hosackia glabra (Vogel) Torr. [valid]
  • Syrmatium glabrum Vogel [valid]
  • Hosackia scoparia Nutt. [unknown]
  • Lotus scoparius scoparius [unknown]
  • Hosackia glabra diffusus A.Gray [unknown]
  • Anisolotus glaber (Vogel) M.Armstr. & Thornber [valid]

Description

Acmispon glaber (also called Smooth Lotus, among many other common names) is a species of Acmispon native to tropical America. It is a small to medium-sized tree growing up to 10 m tall, with a dense, round crown. It is found in open woodland, savanna and grassland, often on sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Acmispon glaber is used for its wood, which is used to make furniture, fencing, and other items. The bark is used to make medicines and dyes, and the leaves are used to make tea. The flowers are used for their scent and the fruits are used for their oil.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acmispon glaber var. brevialatus (Ottley) Brouillet
Acmispon glaber sub. glaber

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acmispon glaber has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a raceme. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acmispon glaber is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 15 m (50 ft). It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates and is drought-tolerant once established. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. The seed should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.

Where to Find Acmispon glaber

Acmispon glaber can be found in the western United States and Mexico.

Acmispon glaber FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acmispon glaber?

Acmispon glaber

What is the common name of Acmispon glaber?

Smooth Bird's-foot Trefoil

What is the natural habitat of Acmispon glaber?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Luc Brouillet (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brouillet' in the authors string.
Julius Rudolph Theodor Vogel (1812-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vogel' in the authors string.