Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
confusa
ID:
199637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
ildis

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Arbeiten Naturf. Vereins Riga1: 227 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198966



Common Names

  • Oxytropis Confusa
  • Confusa Oxytropis
  • Confusa Milkvetch


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Synonyms

  • Spiesia confusa (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Oxytropis confusa (also called Confused Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to China, Japan, Korea, and Russia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis confusa has been used to treat fever and inflammation, as well as to reduce pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis confusa has white to pale yellow flowers with a diameter of 5-7 mm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis confusa is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in early summer in a well-drained soil. Division of the plant can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Oxytropis confusa

Oxytropis confusa is native to Russia and China and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Oxytropis confusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis confusa?

Oxytropis confusa

What is the common name of Oxytropis confusa?

Confused locoweed

What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis confusa?

It is native to Central Asia

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