Lotus conjugatus
Lotus conjugatus
- Native to:
- Algeria, Sicilia, Tunisia
Naturalis Biodiversity Center,Eitan Ferman,Engelmann, George,,Sinclair, George, 1786-1834,Università di Pavia. Istituto e orto botanico,Nicotra, Leopoldo, 1846-1940,Bivona Bernardi, Antonio, barone, 1774-1837,Muse?um national d'histoire naturelle (France),Report, F Word,Botanischer Garten (Berlin, Germany),M Ch Martins
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Lotus
- Species:
- Lotus conjugatus
- USDA Symbol:
- LOCO14
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, pink
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, prefers open, sunny areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Scarification improves germination; seeds have hard coat typical of Fabaceae.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI