Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Gillett
Source:
ildis
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.13: 377 (1958 publ. 1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212206
Common Names
- Lotus hebecarpus
- Small Bird's-Foot Trefoil
- Small Lotus
Description
Lotus hebecarpus (also called Smooth Bird's-foot Trefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lotus hebecarpus 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 hebecarpus has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lotus hebecarpus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Lotus hebecarpus
Lotus hebecarpus is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Lotus hebecarpus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lotus hebecarpus?
Lotus hebecarpus
What is the common name of Lotus hebecarpus?
Woolly Bird's-foot
What is the natural habitat of Lotus hebecarpus?
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