Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hippolyti
ID:
191747

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boriss.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Sovetsk. Bot.1936(4): 121 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191076



Common Names

  • Hippolytus Oxytrope
  • Hippolytus Locoweed
  • Hippolytus Milkvetch


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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis hippolyti pauciflora Knjaz. [valid]

Description

Oxytropis hippolyti (also called Hippolyt's Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis hippolyti is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis hippolyti has yellow flowers that are pea-like. The seeds are small, black, and slightly curved. The seedlings are small and thin with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis hippolyti is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds in early spring, about 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart. Water regularly and thin the seedlings to 6 inches apart when they are 2 inches tall. Division can be done in early spring or fall. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections, making sure each section has some roots and shoots.

Where to Find Oxytropis hippolyti

Oxytropis hippolyti is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Oxytropis hippolyti FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis hippolyti?

Oxytropis hippolyti

What is the common name of Oxytropis hippolyti?

Hippolyt's Locoweed

What is the native range of Oxytropis hippolyti?

Eastern Europe

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