Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acanthacea
ID:
209232

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jurtzev

Source:
ildis

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast.1964: 203 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208561



Common Names

  • Oxytropis acanthacea
  • Acanthacea Locoweed
  • Acanthacea Oxytropis


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Description

Oxytropis acanthacea (also called Spiny Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia, and it grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is an herbaceous perennial with a woody rootstock and a height of up to 1 m. It has yellow flowers and compound leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis acanthacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in landscaping. It has a long flowering period and produces attractive yellow and purple flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis acanthacea has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis acanthacea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Oxytropis acanthacea

Oxytropis acanthacea can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.

Oxytropis acanthacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis acanthacea?

Oxytropis acanthacea

What is the common name of Oxytropis acanthacea?

Spiny Oxytropis

What is the habitat of Oxytropis acanthacea?

Steppes and semi-deserts

Species in the Oxytropis genus

Oxytropis sordida, Oxytropis arctica, Oxytropis besseyi, Oxytropis kokrinensis, Oxytropis lagopus, Oxytropis lambertii, Oxytropis oreophila, Oxytropis parryi, Oxytropis podocarpa, Oxytropis sericea, Oxytropis splendens, Oxytropis viscida, Oxytropis mollis, Oxytropis borealis, Oxytropis maydelliana, Oxytropis nigrescens, Oxytropis bellii, Oxytropis amethystea, Oxytropis urumovii, Oxytropis sulphurea, Oxytropis strobilacea, Oxytropis varlakovii, Oxytropis myriophylla, Oxytropis glabra, Oxytropis jordalii, Oxytropis bicolor, Oxytropis ochrocephala, Oxytropis pseudoglandulosa, Oxytropis turczaninovii, Oxytropis neglecta, Oxytropis lanata, Oxytropis muricata, Oxytropis oxyphylla, Oxytropis sylvatica, Oxytropis admiranda, Oxytropis aellenii, Oxytropis afghanica, Oxytropis asterocarpa, Oxytropis astragaloides, Oxytropis aucheri, Oxytropis baburi, Oxytropis bicornis, Oxytropis binaludensis, Oxytropis boguschii, Oxytropis cabulica, Oxytropis chiliophylla, Oxytropis chionophylla, Oxytropis chitralensis, Oxytropis chrysocarpa, Oxytropis cinerea,

Species in the Fabaceae family