Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Presl) B.-E.van Wyk
Source:
ildis
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb.14: 279 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194853
Common Names
- Lotononis meyeri
- Meyeri
- Meyeri Plant
Synonyms
- Buchenroedera meyeri C.Presl [valid]
- Buchenroedera umbellata Harv. [valid]
- Aspalathus cuneata retusa E.Mey. [valid]
- Aspalathus cuneata E.Mey. [illegitimate]
Description
Lotononis meyeri (also called Meyer's Lotononis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to southern Africa. It grows in dry, rocky areas and has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers with five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Lotononis meyeri is used as a source of timber, fuel, and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a shade tree and for soil conservation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, white, in clusters of 2-3. Seed: small, black, flattened. Seedlings: have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lotononis meyeri is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them out to the desired spacing. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Lotononis meyeri
Lotononis meyeri is native to South Africa.
Lotononis meyeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lotononis meyeri?
Lotononis meyeri
What are the common names of Lotononis meyeri?
Meyer's Lotononis
What is the natural habitat of Lotononis meyeri?
Dry grasslands and scrublands of 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