Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
ildis
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7, 22(1): 25 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208681
Common Names
- Oxytropis Gymnogyne
- Gymnogyne Locoweed
- Gymnogyne Oxytropis
Synonyms
- Oxytropis alberti B.Fedtsch. [valid]
- Spiesia gymnogyne (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Oxytropis gymnogyne (also called Gymnogyne 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 gymnogyne is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in dried flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis gymnogyne 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 gymnogyne is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the steppes of Central Asia. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division in spring. The plants can be divided every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
Where to Find Oxytropis gymnogyne
Oxytropis gymnogyne can be found in Central Asia.
Oxytropis gymnogyne FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis gymnogyne?
Oxytropis gymnogyne
What is the common name of Oxytropis gymnogyne?
Gymnogyne locoweed
What is the family of Oxytropis gymnogyne?
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