Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acocksii
ID:
184128

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.-E.van Wyk

Source:
ildis

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot.55: 178 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183457

Common Names

  • Lotononis acocksii
  • Acocks' Lotononis
  • Acocks' Velvetbush

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Description

Lotononis acocksii (also called Acock's Lotononis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, rocky slopes and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lotononis acocksii is used as a source of food, medicine, and fuel for cooking and heating. It can also be used for its wood, which is used to make furniture, tools, and musical instruments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lotononis acocksii has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotononis acocksii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Lotononis acocksii

Lotononis acocksii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West provinces.

Lotononis acocksii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotononis acocksii?

Lotononis acocksii

What is the common name of Lotononis acocksii?

Acocks' Lotononis

What is the natural habitat of Lotononis acocksii?

Lotononis acocksii is found in dry grassland and scrubland 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