Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deflexa
ID:
214581

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pall.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Astragalogia: 96 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213910



Common Names

  • Deflexed Locoweed
  • Deflexed Oxytropis
  • Deflexed Trailing Locoweed


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus deflexus Pall. [valid]
  • Aragallus deflexus (Pall.) Pall. [deprecated]
  • Oxytropis deflexa eznevii (Jurtzev) Jurtzev [unknown]
  • Spiesia deflexa Kuntze [valid]
  • Aragallus deflexus A.Heller [valid]

Description

Oxytropis deflexa (also called Drooping Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in dry grasslands, stony slopes, and roadsides. It has small yellow flowers and smooth stems and leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis deflexa is used as a fodder crop and is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oxytropis deflexa var. foliolosa (Hook.) Barneby
Oxytropis deflexa sub. deflexa
Oxytropis deflexa var. sericea Torr. & A.Gray
Oxytropis deflexa sub. dezhnevii (Jurtzev) Jurtzev
Oxytropis deflexa sub. norvegica Nordh.
Oxytropis deflexa var. pulcherrima S.L.Welsh

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis deflexa has small yellow flowers and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis deflexa is a low-growing, spreading, perennial legume. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until germination occurs.

Where to Find Oxytropis deflexa

Oxytropis deflexa is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Oxytropis deflexa FAQ

What are the common uses of Oxytropis deflexa?

Oxytropis deflexa is commonly used as a medicinal plant and forage crop.

What is the growth habit of Oxytropis deflexa?

Oxytropis deflexa is an annual or biennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height.

What is the native range of Oxytropis deflexa?

Oxytropis deflexa is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia.

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

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.