Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
danorum
ID:
189588

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica157: 163 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188917



Common Names

  • Danish Oxytropis
  • Danorum Oxytropis
  • Oxytropis Danorum


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Description

Oxytropis danorum (also called Danish Locoweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It has a short stem and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry meadows, steppes, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis danorum is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food additive.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis danorum has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis danorum is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or autumn. Division of the rootstock should be done in the spring. The plants should be spaced at least 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Oxytropis danorum

Oxytropis danorum is found in the Rocky Mountains of the western United States, from Montana south to Arizona and New Mexico.

Oxytropis danorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis danorum?

Oxytropis danorum

What is the common name of Oxytropis danorum?

Danish Locoweed

What is the family of Oxytropis danorum?

Fabaceae

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