Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albana
ID:
209241

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steven

Source:
ildis

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou4: 54 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208570



Common Names

  • Oxytropis albana
  • Albana Locoweed
  • Albana Oxytropis


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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis cyanea M.Bieb. [valid]
  • Oxytropis caucasica Regel [valid]
  • Oxytropis kasbeki Bunge [unknown]
  • Oxytropis roseililacina Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Oxytropis samurensis Bunge [unknown]
  • Oxytropis argaea Boiss. & Kotschy [valid]
  • Oxytropis gelida Bunge [valid]
  • Oxytropis kasbecki Bunge ex Boiss. [valid]
  • Oxytropis samurensis Bunge ex Boiss. [valid]
  • Spiesia albana (Steven) Kuntze [valid]
  • Spiesia caucasica (Regel) Kuntze [valid]
  • Spiesia cyanea (M.Bieb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Spiesia samurensis (Bunge ex Boiss.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Spiesia gelida (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
  • Spiesia kasbeki (Bunge ex Boiss.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Oxytropis montana Steven [illegitimate]

Description

Oxytropis albana (also called White 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 albana 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

The flower of Oxytropis albana is a white to pale blue color, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis albana 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 albana

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

Oxytropis albana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis albana?

Oxytropis albana

What is the common name of Oxytropis albana?

Albanian Oxytropis

What is the habitat of Oxytropis albana?

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