Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hystrix
ID:
199679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrenk

Source:
ildis

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg10: 254 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199008



Common Names

  • Oxytropis Hystrix
  • Hystrix Locoweed
  • Hystrix Oxytropis


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Synonyms

  • Spiesia hystrix (Schrenk) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Oxytropis hystrix (also called Bristly Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of Asia, from India to the Philippines. It is found in forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis hystrix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow, pea-like, with a banner petal and two wings. Seed: small, flat, and brown. Seedlings: have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis hystrix is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky areas. It is native to China and can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by seed and division.

Where to Find Oxytropis hystrix

Oxytropis hystrix is native to dry grasslands and steppes in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Oxytropis hystrix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis hystrix?

Oxytropis hystrix

What is the common name of Oxytropis hystrix?

Spiny Oxytropis

What type of plant is Oxytropis hystrix?

It is a species of flowering plant in the legume family

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