Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyphyllus
ID:
1054484

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.D.Clarke

Source:
tro

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Travels Eur. Asia & Africa 2(2): 41 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053822

Common Names

  • Lotus polyphyllus
  • Many-Leaved Lotus
  • Polyphyllus Lotus

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Description

Lotus polyphyllus (also called Many-leaved Bird's-foot Trefoil, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is a perennial plant with yellow flowers and broad, linear leaves. It grows in dry, sandy or rocky soils, and can be found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lotus polyphyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lotus polyphyllus has yellow, pea-like flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotus polyphyllus is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. When propagating by division, it is best to divide the clumps in spring or early summer. The divided clumps should be planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lotus polyphyllus

Lotus polyphyllus is found in temperate regions of Europe, including France, Italy, and Spain.

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