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Amphinomia dinteri, Amphinomia lotoidea, Amphinomia platycarpa, Leobordea persica, Lotononis abyssinica, Lotononis dichotoma, Lotononis dinteri, Lotononis leobordea, Lotononis lotoidea, Lotononis persica, Lotononis platycarpos, Lotus platycarpos
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Leobordea platycarpa is a common annual plant in the drier parts of the African continent found in open ground, roadsides, cultivated ground and other disturbed places or in short grassland on sand.
Lotononis platycarpa is a leguminous plant species native to southern Africa. In Qatar, it has been introduced and naturalized, often found growing in sandy soils and wastelands. Research in Qatar has noted its ability to tolerate high temperatures and salinity, making it a potential candidate for rehabilitation of degraded lands and improving soil fertility in arid environments. However, detailed studies on its ecological impact and invasive potential in Qatar are limited.
Desert plant Lotononis platycarpa (Lotus platycarpus) in sand near a road to Saudi Arabia in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014
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Lotononis platycarpa (Lotus platycarpus) near Dukhan Road. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014Garafat Al Rayyan and Dukhan Highway, Qatar
Desert plant Lotononis platycarpa (Lotus platycarpus) taken from roadside of Dukhan Highway near Ash-Shahaniyah. Qatar, December 18, 2015
Lotononis platycarpa (Lotus platycarpus) taken from Al Shabi Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 13, 2016Lotononis platycarpa was observed growing in sandy areas near roads in southern Qatar, such as the road to Saudi Arabia, and in western Qatar, near Dukhan Road. The plant was also found along the roadside of Dukhan Highway near Ash-Shahaniyah. Additionally, it was spotted in urban areas, including Al Shabi Street in the Onaiza area of Doha. Observations were made during different times of the year, including February, March, December, and April, suggesting that the plant can thrive in a variety of seasonal conditions. The plant's ability to grow in sandy soils and tolerate roadside conditions highlights its adaptability to Qatar's desert environment. These observations provide insight into the plant's distribution and growth habits in Qatar.
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