Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
davyae
ID:
1056986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles4: 194 (1915 publ. 1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001056324

Common Names

  • Lotus davyae
  • Davy's Bird's-foot Trefoil
  • Davy's Trefoil

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Description

Lotus davyae (also called Davy's lotus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that can grow up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lotus davyae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lotus davyae has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a flat, oval-shaped bean with a dark brown color. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotus davyae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers and can be pruned to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Lotus davyae

Lotus davyae can be found in India and Nepal.

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