Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
188537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andrews

Source:
ildis

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Bot. Repos.10: t. 624 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187866

Common Names

  • Australian Lotus
  • Australian Bird's-foot Trefoil
  • Australian Trefoil

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Synonyms

  • Lotus australis normalis Domin [invalid]

Description

Lotus australis (also called Australian Bird's-foot Trefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herb up to 40 cm high. It is native to Western Australia and grows in sandy soils in heath or shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Lotus australis is used as a medicinal plant and for soil improvement. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lotus australis var. austroglaber Kramina & D.D.Sokoloff
Lotus australis var. australis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lotus australis has yellow flowers with a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotus australis is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light and warmth.

Where to Find Lotus australis

Lotus australis is native to Australia and can be found in the south-east of the country.

Lotus australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotus australis?

Lotus australis

What type of plant is Lotus australis?

Herb

Where is Lotus australis found?

Australia

Species in the Lotus genus

Lotus borbasii, Lotus sessilifolius, Lotus aegeus, Lotus berthelotii, Lotus australis, Lotus cruentus, Lotus lanuginosus, Lotus laricus, Lotus argyrodes, Lotus arinagensis, Lotus broussonetii, Lotus callis-viridis, Lotus dumetorum, Lotus emeroides, Lotus eremiticus, Lotus kunkelii, Lotus macranthus, Lotus mascaensis, Lotus spectabilis, Lotus campylocladus, Lotus holosericeus, Lotus lancerottensis, Lotus loweanus, Lotus spartioides, Lotus hebranicus, Lotus stepposus, Lotus burttii, Lotus divaricatus, Lotus glacialis, Lotus rechingeri, Lotus compactus, Lotus tenuis, Lotus graecus, Lotus dorycnium, Lotus peczoricus, Lotus ucrainicus, Lotus hirsutus, Lotus rectus, Lotus arabicus, Lotus arenarius, Lotus assakensis, Lotus becquetii, Lotus benoistii, Lotus biflorus, Lotus castellanus, Lotus chazaliei, Lotus conimbricensis, Lotus conjugatus, Lotus requienii, Lotus corniculatus,

Species in the Fabaceae family