Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ucrainicus
ID:
210043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klokov

Source:
ildis

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R.21: 233 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209372

Common Names

  • Lotus ucrainicus
  • Ukrainian Bird's-Foot Trefoil
  • Ukrainian Lotus

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Synonyms

  • Lotus corniculatus ucrainicus (Klokov) Tzvelev [valid]

Description

Lotus ucrainicus (also called Ukrainian bird's-foot trefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and stony places.

Uses & Benefits

Lotus ucrainicus is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lotus ucrainicus has yellow flowers that are small and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are slender and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lotus ucrainicus is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lotus ucrainicus

Lotus ucrainicus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Lotus ucrainicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lotus ucrainicus?

Lotus ucrainicus

What is the common name of Lotus ucrainicus?

Ukrainian Lotus

What is the family of Lotus ucrainicus?

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