Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eriocarpa
ID:
199645

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
ildis

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7, 22(1): 122 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198974



Common Names

  • Oxytropis Eriocarpa
  • Eriocarpa Oxytropis
  • Eriocarpa Milkvetch


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Synonyms

  • Spiesia eriocarpa (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Oxytropis eriocarpa (also called Woolly-Fruited 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 eriocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis eriocarpa 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 eriocarpa 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 eriocarpa

Oxytropis eriocarpa can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Spain and Portugal.

Oxytropis eriocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis eriocarpa?

Oxytropis eriocarpa

What is the common name of Oxytropis eriocarpa?

Woolly-fruited locoweed

What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis eriocarpa?

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