Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
212498

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 178 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211827

Common Names

  • Lotononis pumila
  • Pumila lotononis
  • Pumila lotonon

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Synonyms

  • Lotononis erubescens (E.Mey.) Druce [valid]
  • Leptidium erubescens C.Presl [valid]
  • Leptis erubescens (E.Mey.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Polylobium erubescens (E.Mey.) D.Dietr. [valid]
  • Lipozygis erubescens E.Mey. [valid]
  • Lipozygis erubescens microphylla E.Mey. [valid]
  • Lipozygis erubescens macrophylla E.Mey. [valid]

Description

Lotononis pumila (also called Pumila, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to southern Africa and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lotononis pumila 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 flowers of Lotononis pumila are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotononis pumila is a hardy, drought-tolerant, evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Lotononis pumila

Lotononis pumila can be found in South Africa and Namibia.

Lotononis pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotononis pumila?

Lotononis pumila

What is the common name of Lotononis pumila?

Dwarf lotononis

Where is Lotononis pumila found?

It is found in 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

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.