Lotononis curvicarpa - Uses, Benefits & Care
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valid
Authors:
B.-E.van Wyk
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186502
Common Names
- Lotononis curvicarpa
- Curvicarpa Lotononis
- Curvicarpa Curved-fruited Lotononis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lotononis curvicarpa (also called Curved-fruited Broom, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Africa and is found in rocky and sandy soils. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and has yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lotononis curvicarpa is used as a medicinal plant, for fodder, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lotononis curvicarpa are yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lotononis curvicarpa is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Lotononis curvicarpa
Lotononis curvicarpa is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and cultivated fields.
Lotononis curvicarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lotononis curvicarpa?
Lotononis curvicarpa
What are the common names of Lotononis curvicarpa?
Curved-fruited lotononis, Curved-fruited bean
What is the natural habitat of Lotononis curvicarpa?
It is native to tropical 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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-32966: Based on the initial data import
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.