Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cytisoides
ID:
212855

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 776 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212184

Common Names

  • Cytisoides Bird's Foot Trefoil
  • Lotus Cytisoides
  • Lotus Species

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Synonyms

  • Lotus digii Chrtková [unknown]
  • Lotus glaucus Sol. [illegitimate]
  • Lotus creticus cytisoides (L.) Asch. [valid]
  • Lotus creticus sensu auct. [deprecated]
  • Lotus allionii Desv. [valid]
  • Lotus secundiflorus Viv. [valid]
  • Lotus patens C.Presl [valid]
  • Lotus coronillifolius Guss. [valid]
  • Lotus argolicus Link [valid]
  • Lotus glaucescens C.Presl [valid]
  • Lotus cuatrecasasii Sennen & Mauricio [valid]
  • Lotus cytisoides conradiae Gamisans [valid]
  • Lotus creticus bonifaciensis Briq. [valid]
  • Lotus creticus cytisoides (L.) Boiss. [valid]
  • Lotus creticus patens (C.Presl) Murb. [valid]
  • Lotus creticus prostratus Briq. [valid]
  • Lotus cytisoides allionii (Desv.) P.Fourn. [valid]
  • Lotus cytisoides prostratus (Briq.) Maire [valid]
  • Lotus cytisoides cinerascens Emb. & Maire [valid]
  • Lotus cytisoides micranthus Maire [valid]
  • Lotus cytisoides transiens Maire & Sam. [valid]
  • Lotus cytisoides viridulus Maire [valid]
  • Lotus prostratus cytisoides (L.) Batt. [valid]
  • Lotus cytisoides allionii (Desv.) Rouy [unknown]
  • Lotus cytisoides aurantius Faure & Maire [unknown]
  • Lotus creticus allionii (Desv.) Pérez Lara [unknown]
  • Lotus cytisoides allionii (Desv.) Willk. [unknown]
  • Lotus prostratus Desf. [illegitimate]
  • Lotus diffusus Spreng. [illegitimate]

Description

Lotus cytisoides (also called Bird's-foot trefoil, Common bird's-foot trefoil, and Common lotus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is a perennial herb that grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lotus cytisoides 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

Lotus cytisoides has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotus cytisoides is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Lotus cytisoides

Lotus cytisoides is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Lotus cytisoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotus cytisoides?

Lotus cytisoides

What type of plant is Lotus cytisoides?

It is a legume

Where is Lotus cytisoides found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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