Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guilanica
ID:
1331169

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maassoumi & Moradi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot.21: 20 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343623





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Description

Oxytropis guilanica (also called Guilan Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Middle East. It has a spreading habit and produces small white flowers. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis guilanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxytropis guilanica is a yellow, pea-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis guilanica is a tropical perennial that prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be fertilized regularly. Propagation can be done by seed or division.

Where to Find Oxytropis guilanica

Oxytropis guilanica can be found in the temperate forests of Iran.

Oxytropis guilanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis guilanica?

Oxytropis guilanica

What is the common name of Oxytropis guilanica?

Guilan Oxytropis

What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis guilanica?

It is found in meadows, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats in Iran.

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

References

Ali Asghar Maassoumi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maassoumi' in the authors string.
A. Moradi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moradi' in the authors string.