Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gorbunovii
ID:
189595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boriss.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Trudy Tadzhiksk. Bazy2: 168 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188924



Common Names

  • Gorbunov's Oxytropis
  • Gorbunov Oxytropis
  • Gorbunov's Locoweed


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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis goloskokovii Bajtenov [valid]
  • Oxytropis gorbunovii elegans Boriss. [valid]

Description

Oxytropis gorbunovii (also called Gorbunov's Locoweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It has a short stem and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry meadows, steppes, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis gorbunovii is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food additive.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis gorbunovii is a perennial herb that is native to Iran. It can be propagated by seed or division of the rootstock. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Oxytropis gorbunovii

Oxytropis gorbunovii can be found in parts of Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

Oxytropis gorbunovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis gorbunovii?

Oxytropis gorbunovii

What is the common name of Oxytropis gorbunovii?

Gorbunovii Locoweed

What is the family of Oxytropis gorbunovii?

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