About Listia bainesii (Baker) B.-E.van Wyk & Boatwr.
Taxonomic Classification
Listia bainesii, previously classified under the synonym Lotononis bainesii, is a flowering plant species belonging to the legume family Fabaceae.
Native and Introduced Range
It is native to southern Africa, and has been intentionally introduced as a forage crop to Kenya, New Guinea, eastern Australia, Taiwan, and Fiji.
Palatability to Livestock
Livestock find this species palatable and readily eat it.
Stress Tolerance and Grazing Response
It is frost tolerant, able to survive temperatures as low as −6.5 °C (20 °F), and actually grows better when subjected to close grazing.
