Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simonae
ID:
363347

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maire, Weiller & Wilczek

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 26: 120 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362679

Common Names

  • Simonae Lotus
  • Simonae's Lotus
  • Simonae Lotus

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Description

Lotus simonae (also called Simon's Bird's-foot Trefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to California and Oregon. It grows in moist soils in meadows, along streams, and in wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lotus simonae is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lotus simonae is yellow-greenish with a long, curved spur. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotus simonae is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, but it is not recommended as the seedlings are not always true to the parent plant.

Where to Find Lotus simonae

Lotus simonae can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Portugal, Spain, Morocco, and Algeria.

Lotus simonae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotus simonae?

Lotus simonae

What are the common names of Lotus simonae?

Simon's Bird's-foot Trefoil, Simon's Lotus

What are the uses of Lotus simonae?

It is used as a forage crop for livestock, and as a soil-improving crop

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

René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Ernst Wilczek (1867-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilczek' in the authors string.
Marc Weiller (1880-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weiller' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:503888-1: Based on the initial data import