Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
192958

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg, sér. 3, 31: 27 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192287



Common Names

  • Oxytropis japonica
  • Japanese Oxytropis
  • Japonica Oxytropis


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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis nigrescens japonica (Maxim.) Hulten [unknown]

Description

Oxytropis japonica (also called Japanese Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan, China, and Korea. It grows in open grasslands, meadows, and forest edges. It has a long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow or white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a habitat for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oxytropis japonica var. japonica
Oxytropis japonica var. sericea Koidz.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis japonica has yellow, pea-like flowers that are clustered in a raceme. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis japonica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Oxytropis japonica

Oxytropis japonica is native to Japan and can be found in the mountains of Honshu.

Oxytropis japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis japonica?

Oxytropis japonica

What is the common name of Oxytropis japonica?

Japanese locoweed

Where is Oxytropis japonica native to?

Japan

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