Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macranthus
ID:
194711

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lowe

Source:
ildis

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Trans. Cambridge Philos. Soc.6: 546 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194040

Common Names

  • Macranthus lotus
  • Lotus macranthus
  • Macranthus trefoil

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Synonyms

  • Pedrosia macrantha (Lowe) Lowe [valid]

Description

Lotus macranthus (also called Large-flowered Bird's-foot Trefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Hawaii. It typically grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, shrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lotus macranthus is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lotus macranthus has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotus macranthus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Lotus macranthus

Lotus macranthus is native to Hawaii and the Marquesas Islands.

Lotus macranthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotus macranthus?

Lotus macranthus

What is the common name of Lotus macranthus?

Large-flowered Bird's-foot Trefoil

What is the family of Lotus macranthus?

Fabaceae

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