Lotus arabicus
Also known as: Andaca arabica (Sol. ex L.) Raf. +5 more
- Andaca arabica (Sol. ex L.) Raf.
- Lotus aegyptiacus Moench
- Lotus arabicus var. microphyllus Brand
- Lotus borkouanus Quézel
- Lotus mossamedensis Welw. ex Baker
- Lotus roseus Forssk.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia, Lotus arabicus is an annual belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Cameroon, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, The, Gulf States, India, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Northern Provinces, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe