Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dumetorum
ID:
194612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Webb ex R.P.Murray

Source:
ildis

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
J. Bot.35: 384 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193941

Common Names

  • Dumetorum lotus
  • Lotus dumetorum
  • Dumetorum trefoil

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Synonyms

  • Lotus arenarius webbii Ball [valid]
  • Lotus glaucus angustissimus Pit. [valid]

Description

Lotus dumetorum (also called 'Bushy 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 dumetorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lotus dumetorum 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 dumetorum 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 dumetorum

Lotus dumetorum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Lotus dumetorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotus dumetorum?

Lotus dumetorum

What is the common name of Lotus dumetorum?

Thicket Lotus

What type of plant is Lotus dumetorum?

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

Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Richard Paget Murray (1842-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.P.Murray' in the authors string.