Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baicalia
ID:
209271

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pall.) Pers.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl.2: 333 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208600



Common Names

  • Oxytropis baicalia
  • Baicalia Locoweed
  • Baicalia Oxytropis


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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis ircutensis Popov [valid]
  • Astragalus baicalia Pall. [valid]
  • Oxytropis baicalensis Pall. ex Besser [valid]
  • Spiesia baicalia (Pall.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Oxytropis baicalia (also called Baicalia Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in steppes, meadows, and other dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis baicalia is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural diuretic and to improve circulation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxytropis baicalia 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 baicalia 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 baicalia

Oxytropis baicalia is found in the Baikal region of Russia.

Oxytropis baicalia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis baicalia?

Oxytropis baicalia

What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis baicalia?

Mountainous areas

What is the flowering season of Oxytropis baicalia?

Late spring to early summer

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

References

Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.