Status:
valid
Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 177 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211828
Common Names
- Lotononis pungens
- Pungens lotononis
- Pungens lotonon
Synonyms
- Lotononis depressa Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
- Lotononis flava Dümmer [valid]
- Lotononis decidua Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
- Lipozygis argentea Meisn. [valid]
- Lipozygis kraussiana Meisn. [valid]
- Lipozygis tenella sericea E.Mey. [valid]
- Lipozygis tenella piloso-villosa E.Mey. [unknown]
- Lipozygis tenella pilosovillosa E.Mey. [unknown]
- Lotononis affinis Eckl. & Zeyh. [invalid]
Description
Lotononis pungens (also called Pungens, 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 pungens 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 pungens are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lotononis pungens 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 pungens
Lotononis pungens can be found in South Africa and Namibia.
Lotononis pungens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lotononis pungens?
Lotononis pungens
What is the common name of Lotononis pungens?
Sharp-leaved lotononis
Where is Lotononis pungens 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