Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eremiticus
ID:
194615

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Santos

Source:
ildis

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Veg. Fl. La Palma: 195 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193944

Common Names

  • Lotus eremiticus
  • Hermit Lotus
  • Desert Lotus

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Synonyms

  • Heinekenia eremitica (A.Santos) G.Kunkel [valid]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lotus eremiticus 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 eremiticus 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 eremiticus

Lotus eremiticus is native to the Mediterranean region.

Lotus eremiticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotus eremiticus?

Lotus eremiticus

What is the common name of Lotus eremiticus?

Hermit Lotus

What type of plant is Lotus eremiticus?

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