Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticulosa
ID:
209343

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
ildis

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou39(II): 7 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208672



Common Names

  • Oxytropis Fruticulosa
  • Fruticulosa Locoweed
  • Fruticulosa Oxytropis


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Synonyms

  • Spiesia fruticulosa (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Oxytropis fruticulosa (also called Shrubby Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia, typically found in dry grasslands and steppes. It has a woody stem and its leaves are compound and alternate. The flowers are white and yellow, and the fruits are pods.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis fruticulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in dried flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis fruticulosa is a hardy, perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, Oxytropis fruticulosa can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Oxytropis fruticulosa

Oxytropis fruticulosa can be found in Central Asia.

Oxytropis fruticulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis fruticulosa?

Oxytropis fruticulosa

What is the common name of Oxytropis fruticulosa?

Shrubby locoweed

What is the family of Oxytropis fruticulosa?

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