Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dinarica
ID:
191736

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Murb.) Wettst.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot.5(26): 39 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191065



Common Names

  • Dinaric Oxytrope
  • Dinaric Locoweed
  • Dinaric Milkvetch


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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis campestris dinarica Murb. [valid]

Description

Oxytropis dinarica (also called Dinaric Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry and rocky soils and is found in open grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis dinarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oxytropis dinarica sub. dinarica
Oxytropis dinarica sub. velebitica Chrtek & Chrtková
Oxytropis dinarica sub. weberi Chrtek & Chrtková

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis dinarica has yellow flowers that are pea-like. The seeds are small, black, and slightly curved. The seedlings are small and thin with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis dinarica is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds in early spring, about 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart. Water regularly and thin the seedlings to 6 inches apart when they are 2 inches tall. Division can be done in early spring or fall. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections, making sure each section has some roots and shoots.

Where to Find Oxytropis dinarica

Oxytropis dinarica is native to the Dinaric Alps and can be found in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro.

Oxytropis dinarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis dinarica?

Oxytropis dinarica

What is the common name of Oxytropis dinarica?

Dinaric Locoweed

What is the native range of Oxytropis dinarica?

Eastern Europe

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

Richard Wettstein (1863-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wettst.' in the authors string.
Svante Samuel Murbeck (1859-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murb.' in the authors string.