Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meyeri
ID:
195524

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

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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.

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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

References

Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.