Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
broussonetii
ID:
194609

Status:
valid

Authors:
Choisy ex Ser.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
A.P.de Candolle, Prodr.2: 211 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193938

Common Names

  • Broussonet's lotus
  • Lotus broussonetii
  • Broussonet's trefoil

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Synonyms

  • Dorycnium torulosum C.Presl [valid]
  • Dorycnium broussonetii (Choisy ex Ser.) Webb & Berthel. [valid]

Description

Lotus broussonetii (also called 'Broussonet's Lotus', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lotus broussonetii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lotus broussonetii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a short, cylindrical seed pod. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotus broussonetii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Lotus broussonetii

Lotus broussonetii is native to the Mediterranean region.

Lotus broussonetii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotus broussonetii?

Lotus broussonetii

What is the common name of Lotus broussonetii?

Broussonet's Lotus

What type of plant is Lotus broussonetii?

Herb

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

Jacques Denys Choisy (1799-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choisy' in the authors string.
Nicolas Charles Seringe (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ser.' in the authors string.