Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adscendens
ID:
209238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gontsch.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R.10: 88 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208567



Common Names

  • Oxytropis adscendens
  • Adscendens Locoweed
  • Adscendens Oxytropis


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Description

Oxytropis adscendens (also called Ascending 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 adscendens 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 adscendens 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 adscendens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Oxytropis adscendens

Oxytropis adscendens is found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Oxytropis adscendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis adscendens?

Oxytropis adscendens

What is the common name of Oxytropis adscendens?

Ascending Oxytropis

What is the habitat of Oxytropis adscendens?

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