Lotononis comptonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.-E.van Wyk
Source:
ildis
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bothalia18: 31 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183452
Common Names
- Lotononis comptonii
- Compton's Lotononis
- Compton's Velvetbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lotononis comptonii (also called Compton'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 comptonii is used for its wood, which is used to make furniture, tools, and musical instruments. It is also used as a source of food and medicine, and as a source of fuel for cooking and heating.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lotononis comptonii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lotononis comptonii 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 comptonii
Lotononis comptonii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Lotononis comptonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lotononis comptonii?
Lotononis comptonii
What is the common name of Lotononis comptonii?
Compton's Lotononis
What is the natural habitat of Lotononis comptonii?
Lotononis comptonii 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
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 comptonii B.-E.van Wyk: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.