Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taitungensis
ID:
744847

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.S.Ying

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Coloured Ill. Fl. Taiwan5: 596 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744180

Common Names

  • Lotus Taitungensis
  • Taitung Lotus
  • Taitung Lily

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Description

Lotus taitungensis (also called Taitung Lotus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, native to Taiwan. It is a small shrub, up to 1 m tall, with a trunk up to 25 cm in diameter. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, at an altitude of 0-1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Lotus taitungensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lotus taitungensis has small white flowers with a sweet scent, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotus taitungensis is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Lotus taitungensis

Lotus taitungensis is native to Taiwan.

Lotus taitungensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotus taitungensis?

Lotus taitungensis

What is the common name of Lotus taitungensis?

Taitung Lotus

Where is Lotus taitungensis found?

Lotus taitungensis is found in Taiwan.

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