PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / FABALES / FABACEAE / PAPILIONOIDEAE / LOTEAE / LOTUS / SUBBIFLORUS
Mat-forming subshrub to 30 cm. Leaves 3-foliolate, leaflets obovate-oblanceolate, thinly hairy. Flowers subumbellate on slender peduncles, yellow. From: Schutte, AL. 2012. Fabaceae: Lotus L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 566-566. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Subshrub, 0.03-0.30 m high; semi-prostrate to mat-forming; young stems slender, light-brown to tawny velutinous. Leaves 5-foliolate; leaf rachis slightly shorter than length of basal leaflets. Leaflets: basal ones ovate, apical leaflets obovate, apex apiculate, both surfaces velutinous and with small, rusty dots. Inflorescences 1-3-flowered umbels; peduncle 35-60 mm long. Calyx green, light-brown to tawny-villous; hypanthium ± 1 mm long, tube above insertion of stamens ± 2 mm long, papery; lobes subulate, ± 4 mm long. Flowering time Nov.-Mar. From: Boatwright, JS; et al. 2019. Fabaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 926-1066. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Marshy places. From: Schutte, AL. 2012. Fabaceae: Lotus L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 566-566. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Well-grazed, moist soil; Eastern Fynbos-Renosterveld, Indigenous Forests, Albany Thicket. From: Boatwright, JS; et al. 2019. Fabaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 926-1066. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Eurasian weed. From: Schutte, AL. 2012. Fabaceae: Lotus L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 566-566. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
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This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
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Names and Sources
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Fabales
FAMILY Fabaceae
SUBFAMILY Papilionoideae
TRIBE Loteae
GENUS Lotus
SPECIES subbiflorus
This species contains accepted infraspecific taxa:
73 results for Lotus subbiflorus Lag.
Year
Barcode: PRE0899943-0 Collector(s) & number: Jaca, T, 458 | 2012-9-23
South Africa, Western Cape, Riviersonderend Moutain, Oubus.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0594870-0 Collector(s) & number: Joubert, CE, 426 | 2000-12-3
South Africa, Western Cape, Betty's Bay. Lawn. Lipkin Road.
General notes: Weed. Plants spreading through grass. Very common. Flowers deep yellow. Conf.: T Nkonki, 20/06/2003.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0277690-0 Collector(s) & number: Husted, LB, LBH246 | 2008-12-2
South Africa, Western Cape, Riverlands Nature Reserve, S of Malmesbury, N of Dassenberg Hills. -33°49788 S; 18°58925 E. Altitude: ±100 m.
General notes: Fynbos biome. Atlantis Sand Fynbos vegetation. Plain. Seasonally damp, sandy soil. Sandstone. Full sun. No slope. No biotic effect seen. Herb. Yellow flowers. Plant height 10 cm.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0269936-0 Collector(s) & number: Paijmans, D, DMP394 | 2011-12-7
South Africa, Western Cape, Joostenberg, along Waarburgh Road, Western Province. 33°49.848'S 18°44.402'E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0643698-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, HJT, 8703 | 1982-1-30
South Africa, Eastern Cape, TSITSIKAMMA; SEEKUSPARK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0643217-0 Collector(s) & number: Ingpen, RA, PRE 61899 | 1982-1-11
South Africa, Eastern Cape, BATHURST; EXPERIMENTAL STATION NURSERY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0252440-0 Collector(s) & number: Drijfhout, P, 4130 | 1985-11-22
South Africa, Western Cape, Stellenbosch; 1 km from Koelenhof on Bottelary road.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: GHPG$0001732-0 Collector(s) & number: Joubert, CE, 426 | 2000-12-3
South Africa, Western Cape, Hangklip subregion, Betty's Bay, garden in Lipkin Rd.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0716623-0 Collector(s) & number: Stirton, CH, 11092 | 1986-1-13
South Africa, Western Cape, 5 KM FROM CALEDON TO SHAWS PASS.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0425820-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, 3011 | 1962-1-30
South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH DIST.; SCHOONGEZICHT; LOWER EDGE OF MT.VELD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0643344-0 Collector(s) & number: Grobbelaar, N, 2725 | 1983-1-10
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ASSEGAAIBOSCH; NATUURRESERVAAT OP PAD NA HUISE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0585123-0 Collector(s) & number: Luck, W, RSA37.88 | 1988-11-27
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Tsitsikamma Forest, Stormsrivier, nördl. der Str. R 102, Wegränder.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0716370-0 Collector(s) & number: Stirton, CH, 11246 | 1986-10-24
South Africa, Western Cape, JONKERSHOEK; 3 KM FROM JONKERSHOEK. DAMP, ROADSIDE.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0252426-0 Collector(s) & number: Stirton, CH, 11092 | 1986-1-13
South Africa, Western Cape, 5 km from Caledon to Shaws Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0785622-0 Collector(s) & number: Dagutat, H, 136 | 1992-12-20
South Africa, Western Cape, Knysna. In Bosbou Plantasies.
General notes: Grond. Goed gedreineerd. Klipperig humusryk. Peulplant.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0893687-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, BP00434(3238) | 2001-1-26
South Africa, Western Cape, George District. Wilderness, The Lakes, road to Rondevlei.
General notes: Leaves and twigs: 500g.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0425819-0 Collector(s) & number: Joubert, TGLeG, 26185 | 1943-10-
South Africa, Western Cape, GEORGE DIST.; UNIV. PLAAS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0252469-2 Collector(s) & number: Nel, P, 0055 | 1994-2-4
South Africa, Western Cape, Stellenbosch. Devon Valley, Selinbas Farm. Meadow adjacent river.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0714826-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 4079 | 1986-12-1
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE TOWN; KIRSTENBOSCH BOTANIC; GARDENS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0269909-0 Collector(s) & number: Paijmans, D, DMP359 | 2011-11-29
South Africa, Western Cape, Near Jonkershoek Nature Reserve. 33°57.812'S 18°55.524'E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0269871-0 Collector(s) & number: Paijmans, D, DMP327 | 2011-11-29
South Africa, Western Cape, R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West, Western Province. 33°59.771'S 18°49.690'E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0252442-0 Collector(s) & number: Jordaan, PG, (b) | 1970-11-13
South Africa, Western Cape, Stellenbosch Dist.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0521073-0 Collector(s) & number: Grobbelaar, N, 2158 | 1977-10-6
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA; UNIV. VAN PRETORIA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0825868-0 Collector(s) & number: Nel, P, 55 | 1994-2-4
South Africa, Western Cape, Stellenbosch District: Devon Valley; Selinbas Farm, meadow adjacent to river.
General notes: Det: A Fellingham
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0457855-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Breda, PAB, 4108 | 1967-11-23
South Africa, Western Cape, VILLIERSDORP; CHARMAIGNE FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0252431-0 Collector(s) & number: Joubert, TGLeG, STEU 26185 | 1943-10-
South Africa, Western Cape, Between George and Knysna, now on University farm.
General notes: Ascending, herbaceous, branches 2-3 ft. long. Flowers yellow. On University research farm for its nutritional value.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0714838-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 4149 | 1986-12-3
South Africa, Western Cape, RATELRIVIER VLEI; 2 KM FROM DIE DAM - GANSBAAI TURNOFF TO BREDASDORP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0539486-0 Collector(s) & number: Osrin, V, 17 | 1977-10-19
South Africa, Western Cape, VILLIERSDORP; ELANDS RIVER; RD. TO WATERWORKS DAM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0694359-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 4131 | 1986-12-3
South Africa, Western Cape, STANFORD AREA; 2 KM OUT OF STANFORD ON ROAD TO HERMANUS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0267922-0 Collector(s) & number: De Villiers, U, SB 218 | 2000-10-21
South Africa, Western Cape, Along the Palingkloofspruit near its origin in the Palingkloof Nature area, Still Bay. 34°22'S 21°24'E.
General notes: Alt. ± 50 m. South-easterly slope. Greyish-brown sand. Calcarenite. Coastal dune thicket and fynbos along drainage line. Forb to 10 cm. Flowers yellow. Localized and not very common. Soft, procumbent, mat-forming plant with creeping stems and trifid leaves. The branches and leaves are very hairy and the yellow leguminous flowers occur terminally.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0252474-0 Collector(s) & number: Osrin, V, 17 | 1977-10-19
South Africa, Western Cape, Villiersdorp - road to Waterworks Dam on Elands River.
General notes: Gravelly sandstone next to road. Prostrate - mat forming. Flowers yellow. Fairly common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0265111-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Daalen, JC, 14 | 1976-1-20
South Africa, Western Cape, George. Groenkop, Block B.
General notes: Westerly slope. Growing prostrate on ground. Creeper. Yellow flower.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0143023-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 4149 | 1986-12-3
South Africa, Western Cape, Ratelrivier vlei 2 km from Die Dam / Gansbaai turnoff to Bredasdorp.
General notes: Vlei area. Sandy soil. Prostrate herb with long trailing stems, hairy, throughout. Trifoliate. Flowers yellow.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0825735-0 Collector(s) & number: Kruger, IJ, 425 | 1992-3-11
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon District: Southern Hottentots Holland Mountains; Kogelberg State Forest, ca 80 m from road crossing, left of road to drift & 2nd dwelling at Oudebos.
General notes: Det: A Fellingham
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0775088-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 6036 | 1990-11-2
South Africa, Western Cape, WORCESTER; RAWSONVILLE; AT BREEDE RIVER BRIDGES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0556793-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 2543 | 1978-12-23
South Africa, Western Cape, KOUE BOKKEVELD; KOELFONTEIN; BO-BOKFONTEIN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0694471-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 4169 | 1986-12-3
South Africa, Western Cape, INTERSECTION OF BREDASDORP AND ELIM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0252445-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 3011 | 1962-1-30
South Africa, Western Cape, Stellenbosch Dist. Schoongezicht.
General notes: Alt. 1000 ft. Flowers yellow.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0247916-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 7489 | 2007-11-16
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Flats. Faure. Vergenoegd Farm Extension Portion 653-15. Flats along right side of north-western farm entrance road. Sample 6. 34° 01' 25"S, 18° 43.945'E.
General notes: Alt. 10 m. Plain, level slope. Moist, clay soil. Shale/Mudstone. Acocks Veld Type 46, Coastal Renosterveld. Closed Shrubland. Local patches in depressions. Prostrate spreading suffruticose shrub, height 0.1 m. Yellow flowers.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0694382-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 4255A | 1986-12-5
South Africa, Western Cape, MOSSELBAY DIST.; 19 KM FROM MOSSELBAY ON ROAD TO ALBERTINIA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0716622-0 Collector(s) & number: Stirton, CH, 8426 | 1980-11-30
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE TOWN; RHODES ESTATE. MODERATE SLOPE. FULL SUN.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0769852-0 Collector(s) & number: Mc Illeron, 32934 | 2002-12-6
South Africa, Western Cape, Soetkraal.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0252427-0 Collector(s) & number: Stirton, CH, 11127 | 1985-1-14
South Africa, Western Cape, 5 km Hawston to Kleinmond.
General notes: Southwest coast renosterveld; common along roadside. Spreading shrub. Flowers yellow.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0799021-0 Collector(s) & number: Victor, JE, 505 | 1993-12-31
South Africa, Western Cape, South of Pacaltsdorp; George coastal region; Inland of Rooiklip headland.
General notes: Asteraceous coastal fynbos. South facing slope, 3 - 5x. Protected from onshore wind by tall invasive shrubs. 20 cm in height. Flowers yellow. Entwining and supported by eragrostis. VOUCHER SPECIMEN FOR VEGETATION STUDY.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0425818-0 Collector(s) & number: Grobbelaar, N, 656 | 1967-12-13
South Africa, Western Cape, 18 MI. VANAF PLETTENBERGBAAI OP PAD NA HUMANSDORP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0252420-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 9981 | 1979-3-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Harkerville coast, at edge of escarpment at Kranshoek parking area.
General notes: Alt. c. 170 m. Scarp edge fynbos: sloot at edge of viewpoint. Creeping with grey furry leaves, small yellow terminal flowers. Introduced? Very local.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0252469-1 Collector(s) & number: Nel, P, 0055 | 1994-2-4
South Africa, Western Cape, Stellenbosch. Devon Valley, Selinbas Farm. Meadow adjacent river.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0694397-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 4114A | 1986-12-2
South Africa, Western Cape, HERMANUS DIST.; VOGELGAT NAT. RES.; STEEP MNT. SLOPE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0260503-0 Collector(s) & number: Pienaar, JN, s.n. | 1987-12-1
South Africa, Western Cape, Between Caledon and Botrivier. Digteby Farm.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0252462-0 Collector(s) & number: Kruger, IJ, 915 | 1992-11-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Southern Hottentots Holland Mountains. Kogelberg State Forest. In quarry at Oudebos.
General notes: Alt. 50 m. Moderate slope. Well-drained; grey-brown sandy loam soil. N-aspect. TMG-sandstone & quartz gravel; burnt 19 months ago. Fynbos vegetation. Recently burned. Occasional. Evergreen perennial spreading herb 0.60 m. Flowers yellow. Plant with short stem, then branching & rebranching from seed after fire, plant hairy, leaves compound, trifoliate at nodes, ovate to obovate, hairy, stem ribbed and rectangular.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0155943-0 Collector(s) & number: Bohnen, P, 9245 | 1991-12-13
South Africa, Western Cape, Riversdal. Garcia's Pass at Kristalkloof in Langeberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0482391-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 24496 | 1970-11-22
South Africa, Western Cape, MALMESBURY DIV.; 10.2 KM. N. BY W. OF MALMESBURY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0577572-0 Collector(s) & number: Rubin, F, 499 | 1998--
South Africa, Western Cape, Wildernis Nasionale Park: Rondevlei: Pad na kantoor.
General notes: Rankie. Blomme donkergeel.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0143012-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 4131 | 1986-12-3
South Africa, Western Cape, 2 Km out of Stanford on road to Hermanus.
General notes: Fynbos. Side of road. Prostrate herb with long trailing stems silky-hairy throughout. Flowers yellow burning orange later.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0154724-0 Collector(s) & number: Kruger, IJ, 425 | 1992-3-11
South Africa, Western Cape, Southern Hottentots Holland Mountains. Kogelberg State Forest. ± 80 m from road crossing, left of road to drift & 2nd dwelling at Oudebos.
General notes: Alt. 60 m. Well-drained; grey-brown sandy loam gravel. N-aspect. Gentle slope. TMG sandstone; flat area; shale gravel with a nearly black appearance. Fynbos vegetation. Recently burned. Occasional. Prostrate herb 0.19 m. Flowers yellow. Plant hairy, branching from base, procumbent, possibly from seed, plant rebranching, leaves alternating & trifoliate & punate, flowers arise in axil of leaf & with 2 bracts on each side.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0252417-0 Collector(s) & number: Rode, E, 0048 | 1993-2-13
South Africa, Western Cape, Grabouw. Arrieskraal (Farm). The area within the horseshoe by the Palmiet River is formed.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0557232-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 9981 | 1979-3-14
South Africa, Western Cape, HARKERVILLE COAST; AT EDGE OF ESCARPMENT AT KRANSHOEK PARKING AREA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0269289-0 Collector(s) & number: Tywalana, M, 60 | 2011-10-26
South Africa, Western Cape, Liesbeeck River, Newlands. 33°59'10.7''S 18°26'38.6''E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0157029-0 Collector(s) & number: Kemper, J, IPC725 | 1994-11-7
South Africa, Western Cape, Overberg. ± 14 km NW of Napier. Fairfield Farm.
General notes: Alt. 210 m. Shale, clay soil. South Coast Renosterveld. Gentle slope. SE-aspect. Full sun. Grazed. Fragmented, disturbed. Occasional erect herb, 0.35 m tall. Young stem parts & leaves with fine white hairs. Flowers zygomorphic, dark yellow.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: GHPG$0004006-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, S, 368 | 2011-10-11
South Africa, Western Cape, Kleinmond. In fynbos next to walkway opposite house nr. 76 Beach Road.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0721741-0 Collector(s) & number: Stirton, CH, 11127 | 1985-1-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Kleinmond District: 5km from Hawston.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0664372-0 Collector(s) & number: Stirton, CH, 8448 | 1980-12-3
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE TOWN; KIRSTENBOSCH; COMPTON HERBARIUM GROUNDS, GENTLE SLOPE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0667205-0 Collector(s) & number: Grobbelaar, N, 2222 | 1979-1-23
South Africa, Western Cape, CALEDON; 28KM VANAF CALEDON VIA SHAW HILL PAS NA HERMANUS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Fabaceae Boatwright, JS; et al.In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2)926-1066
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Fabaceae: Lotus L. Schutte, ALIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 566-566
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
No results found for Lotus subbiflorus Lag.
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