Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serpentinicola
ID:
212519

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wild

Source:
ildis

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Kirkia5: 75 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211848

Common Names

  • Lotononis serpentinicola
  • Serpentinicola Lotononis
  • Serpentinicolous Lotononis

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Description

Lotononis serpentinicola (also called Serpentine Rattlebox, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and its leaves are arranged in a spiral pattern. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lotononis serpentinicola 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 serpentinicola 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 serpentinicola 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 serpentinicola

Lotononis serpentinicola can be found in South Africa and Namibia.

Lotononis serpentinicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotononis serpentinicola?

Lotononis serpentinicola

What is the common name of Lotononis serpentinicola?

Serpentine Lotononis

Where is Lotononis serpentinicola found?

Lotononis serpentinicola 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