Oxytropis guinanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.H.Wu
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.35: 348 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240151
Common Names
- Oxytropis guinanensis
- Guinan's Locoweed
- Guinan's Oxytropis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oxytropis guinanensis (also called Guinan Oxytropis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has leathery, oblong leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as meadows, prairies, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis guinanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis guinanensis has small white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis guinanensis is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 foot in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed in the spring or by division in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Oxytropis guinanensis
Oxytropis guinanensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong and Guangxi.
Oxytropis guinanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis guinanensis?
Oxytropis guinanensis
What is the common name of Oxytropis guinanensis?
Guinan's locoweed
Where is Oxytropis guinanensis found?
Oxytropis guinanensis is found in the western United States and Canada.
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
Yu Hu Wu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.Wu' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Oxytropis guinanensis Y.H.Wu: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.