Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
garcinii
ID:
212864

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ser.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
A.P.de Candolle, Prodr.2: 212 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212193

Common Names

  • Garcin's Bird's Foot Trefoil
  • Lotus Garcinii
  • Lotus Species

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Synonyms

  • Aspalathus persica Burm.f. [valid]
  • Lotus shariffi Rech.f. & Esfand. [unknown]
  • Lotus stocksii Boiss. [valid]
  • Ononis aucheri Jaub. & Spach [valid]
  • Lotus sharifii Rech.f. & Esfand. [valid]
  • Lotus persicus (Burm.f.) M.R.Almeida [illegitimate]
  • Lotus pumilus Parsa [valid]
  • Lotus nubicus Stocks ex Boiss. [invalid]

Description

Lotus garcinii (also called Bird's-foot trefoil, Common bird's-foot trefoil, and Common lotus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is a perennial herb that grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lotus garcinii is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, inflammation, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a food additive.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lotus garcinii has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotus garcinii is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Lotus garcinii

Lotus garcinii is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Lotus garcinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotus garcinii?

Lotus garcinii

What is the common name of Lotus garcinii?

Garcin's Bird's-foot

What is the natural habitat of Lotus garcinii?

It is native to North Africa and the Middle East, from Morocco to Iran

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