Lotus quinatus
Also known as: Dorycnium quinatum (Forssk.) C.Chr. +7 more
- Dorycnium quinatum (Forssk.) C.Chr.
- Dorycnium schimperi Jaub. & Spach
- Lotus brachycarpus Hochst. & Steud. ex A.Rich.
- Lotus montanus A.Rich.
- Lotus nubicus var. montanus (A.Rich.) Baker
- Lotus quinatus var. brachycarpus (Hochst. ex Steud.) J.B.Gillett
- Lotus quinatus var. montanus (A.Rich.) J.B.Gillett
- Lotus quinatus var. quinatus
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Lotus quinatus is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in Africa and Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen