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Lotus lebrunii

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Lotus lebrunii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Lotus
Species:
L. lebrunii
Binomial name
Lotus lebrunii
Boutique

Lotus lebrunii is species in the genus Lotus endemic to the DR Congo.[1]

Description

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This species is a classic Lotus except for small clustered flowers in five to sevens.[2]

It is a perennial trailing herb.[3]

Conservation status

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This species is considered Threatened by the Kew database.[4]

Taxonomy

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This species may be the result of introgression between L. becquetii & L. goetzei. It looks almost identical to L. becquetii.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Lotus lebrunii Boutique | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
  2. ^ "African Herbaria Community Portal - Lotus lebrunii". african-plants.org. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
  3. ^ a b "Lotus lebrunii Boutique". www.ildis.org. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
  4. ^ "Lotus lebrunii Boutique | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-08-18.