Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou15: 754 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208678
Common Names
- Oxytropis Glandulosa
- Glandulosa Locoweed
- Glandulosa Oxytropis
Synonyms
- Spiesia glandulosa (Turcz.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Oxytropis glandulosa (also called Glandular 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 glandulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in dried flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis glandulosa has yellow flowers with a white center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis glandulosa 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 glandulosa can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Oxytropis glandulosa
Oxytropis glandulosa can be found in Central Asia.
Oxytropis glandulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis glandulosa?
Oxytropis glandulosa
What is the common name of Oxytropis glandulosa?
Glandular locoweed
What is the family of Oxytropis glandulosa?
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