Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jolyi
ID:
212880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Batt.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France47: 251 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212209

Common Names

  • Lotus jolyi
  • Joly's Bird's-Foot Trefoil
  • Joly's Lotus

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Synonyms

  • Lotus arguinensis Maire [valid]
  • Lotus capillipes Batt. & Trab. [valid]
  • Lotus jolyi battandieri Quezel & Santa [unknown]
  • Lotus jolyi eriocarpus Maire [valid]
  • Lotus jolyi leiocarpus Maire [valid]

Description

Lotus jolyi (also called Joly's 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 jolyi 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 jolyi 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 jolyi 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 jolyi

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

Lotus jolyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotus jolyi?

Lotus jolyi

What is the common name of Lotus jolyi?

Joly's Bird's-foot

What is the natural habitat of Lotus jolyi?

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