Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prolifera
ID:
1261602

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey.) B.-E.van Wyk

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb.14: 135 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260940

Common Names

  • Prolifera Lotononis
  • Prolifera Wood-Foxtail
  • Prolifera Lotononis Grass

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Description

Lotononis prolifera (also called Proliferous 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 prolifera 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 prolifera has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotononis prolifera 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 prolifera

Lotononis prolifera is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hunan, and Yunnan.

Lotononis prolifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotononis prolifera?

Lotononis prolifera

What is the common name of Lotononis prolifera?

Proliferous Bird's-foot Trefoil

What is the family of Lotononis prolifera?

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

Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.