Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallidirosea
ID:
212473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dinter & Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.16: 359 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211802

Common Names

  • Lotononis pallidirosea
  • Pallidirosea lotononis
  • Pallidirosea lotonon

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Synonyms

  • Amphinomia pallidirosea (Dinter & Harms) A.Schreib. [valid]

Description

Lotononis pallidirosea (also called Pale-Pink Lotononis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry woodlands and grasslands. It has pale, grey-green foliage and pale pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lotononis pallidirosea is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lotononis pallidirosea is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotononis pallidirosea is a perennial herb that grows in sandy soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lotononis pallidirosea

Lotononis pallidirosea can be found in South Africa, growing in dry, sandy soils.

Lotononis pallidirosea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotononis pallidirosea?

Lotononis pallidirosea

What is the common name of Lotononis pallidirosea?

Pale-pink lotononis

What is the growth habit of Lotononis pallidirosea?

It is a small, succulent shrub with a spreading habit.

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

Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.