Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichodes
ID:
195525

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb.14: 277 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194854

Common Names

  • Lotononis trichodes
  • Trichodes
  • Trichodes Plant

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Synonyms

  • Buchenroedera trichodes (E.Mey.) C.Presl [valid]
  • Aspalathus trichodes E.Mey. [valid]

Description

Lotononis trichodes (also called Hairy Lotononis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to southern Africa. It grows in dry, rocky areas and has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers with five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Lotononis trichodes is used as a source of timber, fuel, and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a shade tree and for soil conservation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lotononis trichodes is a small, yellow, pea-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with two to four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotononis trichodes is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them out to the desired spacing. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Lotononis trichodes

Lotononis trichodes is native to South Africa.

Lotononis trichodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotononis trichodes?

Lotononis trichodes

What are the common names of Lotononis trichodes?

Hairy Lotononis

What is the natural habitat of Lotononis trichodes?

Dry grasslands and scrublands of 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

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.