Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
becquetii
ID:
212832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boutique

Source:
ildis

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles23: 234 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212161

Common Names

  • Becquet's Bird's Foot Trefoil
  • Lotus Becquetii
  • Lotus Species

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Description

Lotus becquetii (also called 'Becquet's Lotus', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with a rounded crown and a short trunk. It is native to North Africa and is found in dry savanna and wooded grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Lotus becquetii is a hardy plant that is used as a ground cover in gardens. It has attractive foliage and can be used to add texture and colour to a garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lotus becquetii is a yellow-orange color and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotus becquetii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lotus becquetii

Lotus becquetii can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Lotus becquetii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotus becquetii?

Lotus becquetii

What type of plant is Lotus becquetii?

It is a legume

Where is Lotus becquetii found?

It is found in Europe

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

References