Status:
valid
Authors:
Vassilcz.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast.17: 199 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389055
Common Names
- Oxytropis caudiciramosa
- Caudiciramosa Locoweed
- Caudiciramosa Oxytropis
Description
Oxytropis caudiciramosa (also called Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is an annual herb, growing up to 0.5 m tall, with a stem up to 0.3 m in diameter. It is native to Central Asia, where it is found in dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis caudiciramosa is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxytropis caudiciramosa is a yellow-green color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis caudiciramosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Oxytropis caudiciramosa
Oxytropis caudiciramosa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America.
Oxytropis caudiciramosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis caudiciramosa?
Oxytropis caudiciramosa
What is the common name of Oxytropis caudiciramosa?
Caudiciramosa Oxytropis
What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis caudiciramosa?
Mountain meadows
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