Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cachemiriana
ID:
205685

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cambess.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
V.Jacquemont, Voy. Inde4: 38 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205014



Common Names

  • Cachemiriana Locoweed
  • Cachemiriana Oxytropis
  • Locoweed


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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis cachemerica Cambess. [unknown]
  • Oxytropis kashemiriana Bunge [invalid]
  • Spiesia cachemiriana (Cambess.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Oxytropis cachemiriana (also called Kashmir Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It grows in dry and sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis cachemiriana is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis cachemiriana has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis cachemiriana is a perennial that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Oxytropis cachemiriana

Oxytropis cachemiriana can be found in the temperate regions of Asia, including China, Mongolia, and Russia.

Oxytropis cachemiriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis cachemiriana?

Oxytropis cachemiriana

What is the common name of Oxytropis cachemiriana?

Kashmir Oxytropis

What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis cachemiriana?

Grassy and rocky slopes

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