Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latidentatus
ID:
1427747

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elenevsky

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol., n.s., 67(3): 129 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443912

Common Names

  • Lotus latidentatus
  • Latidentatus Lotus
  • Latidentatus's Lotus

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Description

Lotus latidentatus (also called Latidentate trefoil, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North Africa and the Middle East. It has a thin stem and its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and entire. It is found in steppes and semi-deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Lotus latidentatus is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lotus latidentatus are yellow or white in color and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotus latidentatus is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Lotus latidentatus

Lotus latidentatus is native to Morocco and can be found in the Atlas Mountains.

Lotus latidentatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotus latidentatus?

Lotus latidentatus

What is the common name of Lotus latidentatus?

No common name

Where is Lotus latidentatus found?

It is found in Mexico

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

Andrej Georgievich Elenevsky (1928-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elenevsky' in the authors string.