Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
goetzei
ID:
212873

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.30: 324 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212202

Common Names

  • Goetze's Bird's Foot Trefoil
  • Lotus Goetzei
  • Lotus Species

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Synonyms

  • Lotus oehleri Harms [valid]
  • Lotus oxyphyllus Harms [valid]
  • Lotus nyikensis Baker f. [valid]
  • Lotus jaegeri Harms [valid]
  • Lotus kilimanjaricus Baker f. [valid]
  • Lotus discolor microcarpus Brand [unknown]

Description

Lotus goetzei (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 goetzei 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 goetzei 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 goetzei 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 goetzei

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

Lotus goetzei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotus goetzei?

Lotus goetzei

What is the common name of Lotus goetzei?

Goetze's Bird's-foot

What is the natural habitat of Lotus goetzei?

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

References