Status:
valid
Authors:
Jurtzev
Source:
ildis
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R.21: 268 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208639
Common Names
- Oxytropis czekanowskii
- Czekanowskii Locoweed
- Czekanowskii Oxytropis
Description
Oxytropis czekanowskii (also called Czekanowski's 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 yellow, pink, or white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis czekanowskii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in dried flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxytropis czekanowskii 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 czekanowskii 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 czekanowskii
Oxytropis czekanowskii can be found in the western United States and Canada, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana.
Oxytropis czekanowskii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis czekanowskii?
Oxytropis czekanowskii
What is the common name of Oxytropis czekanowskii?
Czekanowski's Oxytropis
What is the habitat of Oxytropis czekanowskii?
It is found in dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region
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