Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fastigiata
ID:
1266263

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey.) B.-E.van Wyk

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb.14: 222 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265601

Common Names

  • Lotononis Fastigiata
  • Fastigiata Nodding-Head
  • Fastigiata Nodding-Heads

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Description

Lotononis fastigiata (also called upright lotononis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is an annual herb with small, linear leaves. It is native to Africa, and its habitats include tropical dry forests, tropical moist lowland forests, and tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lotononis fastigiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in some areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lotononis fastigiata has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotononis fastigiata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Lotononis fastigiata

Lotononis fastigiata is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Lotononis fastigiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotononis fastigiata?

Lotononis fastigiata

What is the common name of Lotononis fastigiata?

Lotononis fastigiata

What is the natural habitat of Lotononis fastigiata?

Tropical forests

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

Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.