Lotus anfractuosus
| Lotus anfractuosus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
| |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Lotus |
| Species: | L. anfractuosus |
| Binomial name | |
| Lotus anfractuosus (Baker f.) Kramina & D.D.Sokoloff | |
Lotus anfractuosus is a plant in the genus Lotus ranging from Vanuatu to New Caledonia.[1]
Description
This species is identified by its flowers that look like vetch flowers. The leaves of this plant are succulent as are its stems. The flowers are magenta and have three distinct darker stripes on each of the top petals towards the bottom.[2]
Taxonomy
This species is part of the Lotus australis complex.[3]
There are two subspecies of Lotus anfractuosus:[1]
- Lotus anfractuosus var. anfractuosus (New Caledonia only)
- Lotus anfractuosus var. vanuatensis (Vanuatu only)
References
- ^ a b "Lotus anfractuosus (Baker f.) Kramina & D.D.Sokoloff". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ "Lotus anfractuosus (Baker f.) Kramina & D.D.Sokoloff". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ "A taxonomic study of Lotus australis complex (Leguminosae), with special emphasis on plants from Pacific Ocean islands".