Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
callis-viridis
ID:
194610

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bramwell & D.H.Davis

Source:
ildis

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Cuad. Bot. Canaria16: 51 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193939

Common Names

  • Callis-viridis lotus
  • Lotus callis-viridis
  • Callis-viridis trefoil

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Description

Lotus callis-viridis (also called 'Green-flowered 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 callis-viridis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lotus callis-viridis 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 callis-viridis 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 callis-viridis

Lotus callis-viridis is native to the Mediterranean region.

Lotus callis-viridis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotus callis-viridis?

Lotus callis-viridis

What is the common name of Lotus callis-viridis?

Green-flowered Lotus

What type of plant is Lotus callis-viridis?

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

David Bramwell (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bramwell' in the authors string.
Diana Helen Davis (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.H.Davis' in the authors string.