Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
delicata
ID:
212396

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker f.) Polhill

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Crotalaria Africa & Madagascar: 375 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211725

Common Names

  • Lotononis delicata
  • Delicata Lotononis
  • Delicate Lotononis

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Synonyms

  • Crotalaria delicata Baker f. [valid]

Description

Lotononis delicata (also called Climbing Milkweed, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub with a climbing habit, reaching up to 2 metres in height. It is native to South Africa and grows in a variety of habitats, including rocky outcrops, grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lotononis delicata has been used for its medicinal properties, including as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic. It has also been used to treat fever, coughs, and asthma. It has also been used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow, with a red center. Seed: small, black and shiny. Seedlings: thin, erect stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotononis delicata is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings in spring or summer. Take cuttings of about 10 cm long and remove the lower leaves. Place the cuttings in a pot with a light, well-drained soil mix and keep moist. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Lotononis delicata

Lotononis delicata can be found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Lotononis delicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotononis delicata?

Lotononis delicata

What is the common name of Lotononis delicata?

Delicate lotononis

What is the natural habitat of Lotononis delicata?

Dry grassland and scrubland

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

Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Roger Marcus Polhill (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polhill' in the authors string.