Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gorodkovii
ID:
209350

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jurtzev

Source:
ildis

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad)53: 1538 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208679



Common Names

  • Oxytropis Gorodkovii
  • Gorodkovii Locoweed
  • Gorodkovii Oxytropis


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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis pygmaea (Pall.) Fernald [illegitimate]
  • Astragalus pygmaeus Pall. [unknown]
  • Oxytropis nigrescens pygmaea (Pall.) Cham. [valid]

Description

Oxytropis gorodkovii (also called Gorodkov's 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 gorodkovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in dried flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis gorodkovii 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 gorodkovii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It is not frost tolerant.

Where to Find Oxytropis gorodkovii

Oxytropis gorodkovii can be found in Central Asia.

Oxytropis gorodkovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis gorodkovii?

Oxytropis gorodkovii

What is the common name of Oxytropis gorodkovii?

Gorodkov's locoweed

What is the family of Oxytropis gorodkovii?

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