Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wilmsii
ID:
212549

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dummer

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211878

Common Names

  • Lotononis wilmsii
  • Wilmsii Lotononis
  • Wilms' Lotononis

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Description

Lotononis wilmsii (also called Wilms' 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 wilmsii 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 flower of Lotononis wilmsii is a small, yellow-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotononis wilmsii is a perennial herb that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several parts and each part can be replanted.

Where to Find Lotononis wilmsii

Lotononis wilmsii can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Lotononis wilmsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotononis wilmsii?

Lotononis wilmsii

What type of plant is Lotononis wilmsii?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Lotononis wilmsii grow?

It is native to 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