Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spectabilis
ID:
194715

Status:
valid

Authors:
Choisy ex Ser.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
A.P.de Candolle, Prodr.2: 211 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194044

Common Names

  • Spectabilis lotus
  • Lotus spectabilis
  • Spectabilis trefoil

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Synonyms

  • Dorycnium spectabile (Choisy ex Ser.) Webb & Berthel. [valid]

Description

Lotus spectabilis (also called Showy 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 spectabilis 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 spectabilis 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 spectabilis 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 spectabilis

Lotus spectabilis is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

Lotus spectabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotus spectabilis?

Lotus spectabilis

What is the common name of Lotus spectabilis?

Showy Bird's-foot Trefoil

What is the family of Lotus spectabilis?

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

References

Jacques Denys Choisy (1799-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choisy' in the authors string.
Nicolas Charles Seringe (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ser.' in the authors string.