Lotononis harveyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.-E.van Wyk
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb.14: 280 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260936
Common Names
- Harveyi Lotononis
- Harveyi Wood-Foxtail
- Harveyi Lotononis Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lotononis harveyi (also called Harvey's Lotononis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and thin, green leaves. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lotononis harveyi is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lotononis harveyi has small, white flowers with five petals and a short style. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lotononis harveyi is an herbaceous perennial native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken in early spring and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Lotononis harveyi
Lotononis harveyi is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hunan, and Yunnan.
Lotononis harveyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lotononis harveyi?
Lotononis harveyi
What is the common name of Lotononis harveyi?
Harvey's Bird's-foot Trefoil
What is the family of Lotononis harveyi?
Fabaceae
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 harveyi B.-E.van Wyk: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.