Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pall.) DC.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1802
Citation Micro:
Astragalogia: 72 (1802)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208627
Common Names
- Oxytropis candicans
- Candicans Locoweed
- Candicans Oxytropis
Synonyms
- Oxytropis elongata Turcz. [valid]
- Oxytropis pallens Turcz. ex Bunge [valid]
- Spiesia candicans (Pall.) Kuntze [valid]
- Astragalus candicans Pall. [unknown]
Description
Oxytropis candicans (also called White-flowered locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant species in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Caucasus region, and grows in grasslands and meadows. It has hairy stems and leaves, and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis candicans 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 candicans is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis candicans can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Oxytropis candicans
Oxytropis candicans can be found in the western United States and Canada, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana.
Oxytropis candicans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis candicans?
Oxytropis candicans
What is the family of Oxytropis candicans?
Fabaceae
Where is Oxytropis candicans found?
It is found in Central Asia, China, Mongolia, and Russia.
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