Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsutus
ID:
212806

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 775 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212135

Common Names

  • Lotus
  • Hirsutus Lotus
  • Hirsutus Bush

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Synonyms

  • Dorycnium hirsutum (L.) Ser. [valid]
  • Bonjeania hirsuta (L.) Rchb. [unknown]
  • Bonjeanea hirsuta (L.) Rchb. [valid]
  • Lotus affinis Besser [invalid]
  • Lotus candidus Mill. [valid]
  • Lotus hemorroidalis Lam. [unknown]
  • Bonjeanea hirta Jord. & Fourr. [valid]
  • Bonjeanea venusta Jord. & Fourr. [valid]
  • Dorycnium hirsutum italicum (Jord. & Fourr.) Fiori [unknown]
  • Bonjeanea hirsuta hirta (Jord. & Fourr.) Rouy [valid]
  • Bonjeanea hirsuta incana (Ser.) W.D.J.Koch [valid]
  • Bonjeanea hirsuta italica (Jord. & Fourr.) Rouy [valid]
  • Bonjeanea hirsuta retusa Rouy [valid]
  • Bonjeanea hirsuta viridis Sennen [valid]
  • Dorycnium hirsutum ciliatum Rikli [valid]
  • Dorycnium hirsutum hirtum (Jord. & Fourr.) Rikli [valid]
  • Dorycnium hirsutum tomentosum Rikli [valid]
  • Lotus hirsutus incanus Loisel. [valid]
  • Bonjeanea hirsuta incana (Ser.) Rouy [unknown]
  • Bonjeanea incana (W.D.J.Koch) Rouy [unknown]
  • Dorycnium hirsutum incanum Ser. [unknown]
  • Lotus pilosus Medik. [unknown]

Description

Lotus hirsutus (also called Hairy bird's-foot trefoil, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to temperate regions of Europe and North Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Lotus hirsutus is used in furniture making, flooring, and boat building. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lotus hirsutus is a yellow-orange color and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotus hirsutus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lotus hirsutus

Lotus hirsutus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Lotus hirsutus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotus hirsutus?

Lotus hirsutus

What is the common name of Lotus hirsutus?

Hairy Bird's-foot Trefoil

What is the natural habitat of Lotus hirsutus?

Grasslands and rocky slopes

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