Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxa
ID:
187605

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 177 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186934

Common Names

  • Lotononis laxa
  • Lax False Pea
  • Lax Lotus

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Synonyms

  • Lotononis woodii Bolus [valid]
  • Lotononis schlechteri Schinz [valid]
  • Lotononis montana Schinz [valid]
  • Amphinomia laxa (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Cufod. [valid]
  • Lotononis diversifolia Benth. [valid]
  • Crotalaria diversifolia E.Mey. [valid]
  • Lotononis laxa multiflora Dümmer [valid]
  • Crotalaria diversifolia unifoliata E.Mey. [valid]

Description

Lotononis laxa (also called Loose lotononis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It has yellow flowers and can grow up to 5 m in height. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and bushland, and is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Lotononis laxa is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It can also be used as a windbreak, as a source of food for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lotononis laxa is a yellow, pea-like flower with a long, slender tube. The seed is a flat, brown, bean-like structure. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotononis laxa is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be planted in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Lotononis laxa

Lotononis laxa is found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.

Lotononis laxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotononis laxa?

Lotononis laxa

What is the common name of Lotononis laxa?

Lax Lotononis

What is the family of Lotononis laxa?

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

Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.