Status:
valid
Authors:
Gontsch.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R.8: 187 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001894
Common Names
- Oxytropis Kopetdagensis
- Kopetdagensis Satinash
- White Satinash
Description
Oxytropis kopetdagensis (also called Kopet Dag Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a prostrate habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are pinnate, and its flowers are yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis kopetdagensis is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis kopetdagensis has yellow flowers with a tubular shape and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis kopetdagensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Oxytropis kopetdagensis
Oxytropis kopetdagensis is found in the Amazon rainforest in South America.
Oxytropis kopetdagensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis kopetdagensis?
Oxytropis kopetdagensis
What is the common name of Oxytropis kopetdagensis?
Kopetdag Oxytropis
What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis kopetdagensis?
Dry, rocky hillsides and slopes
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