Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenellus
ID:
508216

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lowe) Sandral, A.Santos & D.D.Sokoloff

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Wulfenia13: 93 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507548

Common Names

  • Lotus tenellus
  • Machilus balansae
  • Macrocarpaea dies-viridis

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Synonyms

  • Lotus leptophyllus (Lowe) K.Larsen [unknown]
  • Pedrosia tenella Lowe [valid]
  • Pedrosia leptophylla Lowe [unknown]
  • Lotus glaucus leptophyllus (Lowe) Pit. [valid]

Description

Lotus tenellus (also called Dwarf Bird's-foot Trefoil, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a low-growing, spreading perennial herb with trifoliate leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in grassy and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lotus tenellus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lotus tenellus are small, yellow and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and have a glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotus tenellus is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize the plant every month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Lotus tenellus

Lotus tenellus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Lotus tenellus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotus tenellus?

Lotus tenellus

What is the common name of Lotus tenellus?

Slender lotus

What is the natural habitat of Lotus tenellus?

Grassland and open woodland

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

Richard Thomas Lowe (1802-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowe' in the authors string.
Arnoldo Santos Guerra (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Santos' in the authors string.
Dmitri Sokolov (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.D.Sokoloff' in the authors string.
Graeme Sandral: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandral' in the authors string.