Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonicus
ID:
195431

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Regel) K.Larsen

Source:
ildis

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr.52: 13 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194760

Common Names

  • Japanese Bird's-foot Trefoil
  • Japanese Trefoil
  • Japanese Lotus

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Synonyms

  • Lotus corniculatus japonicus (Regel) H.Ohashi [unknown]
  • Lotus corniculatus japonicus Regel [unknown]
  • Lotus corniculatus semibarbatus Nakai [unknown]
  • Lotus corniculatus hirtellus Nakai [unknown]

Description

Lotus japonicus (also called Japanese lotus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Japan, and it grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lotus japonicus 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 japonicus has yellow flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotus japonicus is a tropical and subtropical legume that is grown for its edible seeds. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be planted in the spring. The seeds should be planted 1-2 inches deep and spaced 12-18 inches apart.

Where to Find Lotus japonicus

Lotus japonicus is found in Japan, Korea, and China.

Lotus japonicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotus japonicus?

Lotus japonicus

What is the common name of Lotus japonicus?

Japanese Bird's-foot Trefoil

What type of plant is Lotus japonicus?

Herb

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

Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Kai Larsen (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Larsen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:503703-1: Based on the initial data import