Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
ildis
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7, 22(1): 38 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199014
Common Names
- Oxytropis Kansuensis
- Kansuensis Locoweed
- Kansuensis Oxytropis
Synonyms
- Spiesia kansuensis (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Oxytropis kansuensis (also called Kansu Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It has a thick, woody rootstock and its stems are covered with short, white hairs. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis kansuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Oxytropis kansuensis var. hequensis Y.H.Wu
Oxytropis kansuensis var. kansuensis
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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis kansuensis 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 kansuensis
Oxytropis kansuensis is native to China and can be found in the wild in Gansu, Qinghai, and Xinjiang.
Oxytropis kansuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis kansuensis?
Oxytropis kansuensis
What is the common name of Oxytropis kansuensis?
Kansu Oxytropis
What type of plant is Oxytropis kansuensis?
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