Status:
valid
Authors:
Delile
Source:
ildis
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (MPU, Monspeliensis)1836: 26 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212201
Common Names
- Glinoides Bird's Foot Trefoil
- Lotus Glinoides
- Lotus Species
Synonyms
- Lotus ehrenbergii Schweinf. ex Vierh. [valid]
- Lotus schimperi Steud. ex Boiss. [valid]
- Lotus trigonelloides Webb [valid]
- Lotus arabicus trigonelloides (Webb) Webb & Berthel. [valid]
- Lotus arabicus verus Webb & Berthel. [valid]
- Lotus glinoides schimperi (Steud. ex Boiss.) Batt. ex Maire [valid]
Description
Lotus glinoides (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 glinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful flower that can be used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lotus glinoides has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lotus glinoides is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Lotus glinoides
Lotus glinoides is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Lotus glinoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lotus glinoides?
Lotus glinoides
What is the common name of Lotus glinoides?
Glossy Bird's-foot
What is the natural habitat of Lotus glinoides?
It is native to Europe, from the British Isles to the Mediterranean region
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