Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fulgurans
ID:
363461

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Porta) D.D.Sokoloff

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol.108(3): 43 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362793

Common Names

  • Lotus Fulgurans
  • Fulgurans Lotus
  • Lotus of Fulgurans

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Synonyms

  • Dorycnium fulgurans (Porta) Lassen [valid]
  • Dorycnium pentaphyllum fulgurans (Porta) Cardona, Lorens & Sierra [valid]
  • Anthyllis fulgurans Porta [valid]

Description

Lotus fulgurans (also called Shining Bird's-foot Trefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in dry habitats, such as grasslands, heaths, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Lotus fulgurans is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a diuretic, anthelmintic, and antiseptic. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lotus fulgurans is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotus fulgurans is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division of the plant can also be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Lotus fulgurans

Lotus fulgurans is native to Europe and is found in France, Spain, Italy, and Portugal.

Lotus fulgurans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotus fulgurans?

Lotus fulgurans

What is the family of Lotus fulgurans?

Fabaceae

What is the origin of Lotus fulgurans?

Central and South America

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

Pietro Porta (1832-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Porta' in the authors string.
Dmitri Sokolov (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.D.Sokoloff' in the authors string.