Lotononis schwansiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Dinter
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211840
Common Names
- Lotononis schwansiana
- Schwansiana lotononis
- Schwansiana lotonon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lotononis schwansiana (also called Schwansiana, 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 schwansiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lotononis schwansiana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lotononis schwansiana 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 schwansiana
Lotononis schwansiana can be found in South Africa and Namibia.
Lotononis schwansiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lotononis schwansiana?
Lotononis schwansiana
What is the common name of Lotononis schwansiana?
Schwans' lotononis
Where is Lotononis schwansiana 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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-6929: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.