Lotononis fruticoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.-E.van Wyk
Source:
ildis
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bothalia20: 9 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186501
Common Names
- Lotononis fruticoides
- Fruticoides Lotononis
- Fruticoides Bushy Lotononis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lotononis fruticoides (also called Shrubby 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 fruticoides is used as an ornamental plant, for fodder, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lotononis fruticoides 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 fruticoides 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 fruticoides
Lotononis fruticoides is native to South Africa and can be found in the eastern parts of the country.
Lotononis fruticoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lotononis fruticoides?
Lotononis fruticoides
What are the common names of Lotononis fruticoides?
Fruit-like lotononis, Fruit-like bean
What is the natural habitat of Lotononis fruticoides?
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
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 fruticoides B.-E.van Wyk: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.