Lotus frondosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Freyn) Kuprian.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
V.L.Komarov (ed.), Fl. URSS11: 295 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190174
Common Names
- Fringed Lotus
- Fringed Bird's Foot
- Frondosus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Lotus corniculatus frondosus Freyn [unknown]
- Lotus elisabethae Opperman [unknown]
Description
Lotus frondosus (also called Frondose Bird's-Foot Trefoil, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant, native to the Caucasus region and Iran. It typically grows in rocky and sandy soils, and can be found in open grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lotus frondosus is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and for its culinary uses. Its medicinal uses include treating fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as a food seasoning and to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lotus frondosus are yellow in color and have a five-petaled corolla. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lotus frondosus is a short-lived perennial that is best grown from seed. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 10 cm apart. The plants can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Lotus frondosus
Lotus frondosus can be found in the Mediterranean region, primarily in Greece, Italy, and Spain.
Lotus frondosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lotus frondosus?
Lotus frondosus
What is the common name of Lotus frondosus?
Fringed Bird's-foot Trefoil
What is the natural habitat of Lotus frondosus?
Dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes
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,