Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amethystea
ID:
184046

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arv.-Touv.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Essai Pl. Dauphiné: 24 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183375



Common Names

  • Amethyst Locoweed
  • Purple Oxytrope
  • Amethyst Milkvetch


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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis montana occidentalis (Asch. & Graebn.) Braun-Blanq. [valid]
  • Oxytropis amethystina Arv.-Touv. [invalid]
  • Oxytropis neglecta occidentalis (Asch. & Graebn.) O.Bolòs, Vigo, Masalles & Ninot [valid]
  • Oxytropis montana occidentalis Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Oxytropis montana occidentalis Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]

Description

Oxytropis amethystea (also called 'Amethyst Milk-vetch', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Fabaceae family. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and pastures. It has trifoliate leaves and small purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis amethystea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a cover crop in agricultural fields.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis amethystea has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis amethystea is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Oxytropis amethystea

Oxytropis amethystea can be found in Europe, including the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland.

Oxytropis amethystea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis amethystea?

Oxytropis amethystea

What is the common name of Oxytropis amethystea?

Amethyst Oxytropis

What is the family of Oxytropis amethystea?

Fabaceae

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