Manjimup-clover (Lotus angustissimus, Sp. Pl.: 774 (1753))

Family: Fabaceae

Author: L.

Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 774 (1753)

Year: 1753

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Lotus

Vegetable: False

Observations: Macaronesia, N. Africa, Europe to Xinjiang and Iran

Description

Manjimup-clover, scientifically known as Lotus angustissimus, is a noteworthy species within the Fabaceae family. Described by the eminent botanist Carl Linnaeus in his seminal work Species Plantarum in 1753, this plant has a substantial geographical range and significant botanical interest.

Native to diverse regions, Manjimup-clover thrives in Macaronesia, an area that comprises groups of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, including the Azores, Madeira, and Canary Islands. Its presence is also notable across Northern Africa, extending through a vast portion of Europe and reaching as far as Xinjiang in western China and Iran.

The adaptability of Lotus angustissimus allows it to flourish in various climates and environmental conditions, underscoring its resilience and ecological versatility. Understanding the distribution and habitat preferences of this species can provide insights into plant adaptation strategies, biodiversity, and ecosystem dynamics across continents.

Common Names

Eng: manjimup-clover, slender bird’s-foot trefoil, narrow-leaf lotus, narrow-leaf trefoil, slender bird’s-foot-trefoil, least birdsfoot trefoil, slender birdsfoot trefoil
Dan: smal kællingetand
Swe: dvärgkäringtand
Cym: pysen y ceirw eiddilaidd, pysen-y-ceirw eiddil
En: Manjimup-clover, Narrow-leaf lotus, Slender bird’s-foot trefoil, Narrow-leaf trefoil, Slender Bird’s-foot-trefoil, Least Birdsfoot Trefoil, Slender Birdsfoot Trefoil, Slender Birdsfoot-trefoil, Slender Trefoil
Da: Smal kællingetand
Fi: Nuolimaite
Fr: Lotier grêle, Petit Lotier, Lotier à gousses très étroites, Dorycnie à cinq feuilles
De: Kurzer Spargelklee, Zierlicher Hornklee
He: לוטוס דקיק
It: Ginestrino sottile
Es: Cuernecillo pequeño, Loto
Sv: Dvärgkäringtand
Cy: Pysen y Ceirw Eiddilaidd, Pysen-y-Ceirw Eiddil

Synonyms

• Lotus angustissimus var. macrorrhyzus (Samp.)
• Lotus angustissimus f. glaber (D.Jord.)
• Mullaghera variabilis (Bubani)
• Lotus gracilis (Waldst. & Kit.)
• Lotus angustissimus var. seringianus (Bab.)
• Lotus angustissimus var. linnaeanus (Bab.)
• Lotus angustissimus var. erectus (Gren. & Godr.)
• Lotus lateralis (C.Presl)
• Lotus levieri (Heldr.)
• Lotus angustissimus var. maritimus (Rouy)
• Lotus armeniacus (Kit Tan & Sorger)
• Lotus praetermissus (Kuprian.)
• Lotus thessalus (Hayek)
• Lotus canescens (Sieber ex Trev.)
• Lotus angustissimus var. medius (Rouy)
• Lotus glaberrimus (Schur)
• Lotus angustissimus var. uniflorus (Matvejeva)
• Lotus hispidus subsp. levieri ((Heldr.) Nyman)
• Lotus hispidus subsp. angustissimus ((L.) Batt.)
• Lotus mollissimus (S.G.Gmel. ex Ledeb.)
• Lotus angustissimus var. glaber ((D.Jord.) Kožuharov)
• Lotus corniculatus var. ciliatus ((Ten.) Willk.)
• Lotus oligoceratos (Scop.)
• Lotus ciliatus (Ten.)
• Lotus corbierei (Rouy)
• Lotus diffusus (Sm.)

Distribution

• Albania (native)
• Algeria (native)
• Austria (native)
• Azores (native)
• Baleares (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Canary Is. (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Corse (native)
• Cyprus (native)
• East Aegean Is. (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• Egypt (native)
• France (native)
• Great Britain (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Iran (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Kriti (native)
• Krym (native)
• Lebanon-Syria (native)
• Madeira (native)
• Morocco (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• Palestine (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Romania (native)
• Sardegna (native)
• Sicilia (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Spain (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Tunisia (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• West Siberia (native)
• Xinjiang (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Brazil South (introduced)
• California (introduced)
• Cape Provinces (introduced)
• New South Wales (introduced)
• New Zealand North (introduced)
• New Zealand South (introduced)
• Norfolk Is. (introduced)
• South Australia (introduced)
• Tasmania (introduced)
• Uruguay (introduced)
• Victoria (introduced)
• Western Australia (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Jun 21, 2022 by Monteiro Henrique (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 21, 2022 by Monteiro Henrique (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 21, 2022 by Monteiro Henrique (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 21, 2022 by Monteiro Henrique (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 2, 2021 by Llandrich anna (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken May 11, 2011 by Tela Botanica − Mathieu MENAND (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 8, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 8, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 21, 2022 by Monteiro Henrique (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 2, 2021 by Llandrich anna (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken Jul 3, 2008 by Tela Botanica − Mathieu MENAND (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 3, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 27, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 21, 2022 by Monteiro Henrique (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 2, 2021 by Llandrich anna (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken May 3, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 3, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 3, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 8, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 8, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Aug 15, 2017 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Jul 15, 2012 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Jun 5, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Florent Beck (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 5, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Florent Beck (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 31, 1851 by Tela Botanica − Herbier PONTARLIER-MARICHAL (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken Jul 26, 2009 by EOL − Zoya Akulova (cc-by-nc)

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Sources

• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5356931)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Lotus angustissimus L.)
• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:503465-1)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth

Ph maximum: 5.5

Ph minimum: 5.0

Light: 8

Atmospheric humidity: 7

Bloom months: [‘may’, ‘jun’, ‘jul’]

Soil nutriments: 3