Lotononis gracilifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.-E.van Wyk
Source:
ildis
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Bothalia19: 3 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183484
Common Names
- Graceful Lotononis
- Graceful Spider-Flower
- Slender Spider-Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lotononis gracilifolia (also called 'Graceful-leaved Lotononis', among many other common names) is a small, woody shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Lotononis gracilifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lotononis gracilifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow-green center. Its seeds are small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings are small and green with two cotyledons.
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Lotononis gracilifolia is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought and frost tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a windbreak or a screen.
Where to Find Lotononis gracilifolia
Lotononis gracilifolia can be found in South Africa, in the provinces of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.
Lotononis gracilifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lotononis gracilifolia?
Lotononis gracilifolia
What is the common name of Lotononis gracilifolia?
Graceful-leaved Lotononis
What is the native range of Lotononis gracilifolia?
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 gracilifolia B.-E.van Wyk: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.