Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochst. ex Brand
Source:
ildis
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.25: 176 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194730
Common Names
- Lotus
- Hebranicus
- Lotus Hebranicus
Synonyms
- Lotus deserti Täckh. & Boulos [valid]
- Lotus arabicus glabrescens Schweinf. [valid]
Description
Lotus hebranicus (also called Hebrew lotus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and it grows in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lotus hebranicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, ulcers, and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lotus hebranicus has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin, green and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lotus hebranicus is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant should be grown in full sun and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Lotus hebranicus
Lotus hebranicus is found in Israel and Jordan.
Lotus hebranicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lotus hebranicus?
Lotus hebranicus
What is the common name of Lotus hebranicus?
Hebrew Lotus
What is the habitat of Lotus hebranicus?
Dry, rocky hillsides
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