Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanuginosa
ID:
199691

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kom.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.13: 226 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199020



Common Names

  • Oxytropis Lanuginosa
  • Lanuginosa Locoweed
  • Lanuginosa Oxytropis


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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis pseudolanuginosa Jurtzev [valid]

Description

Oxytropis lanuginosa (also called Downy 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 long, white hairs. It is native to North America and is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis lanuginosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.

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 lanuginosa 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 lanuginosa

Oxytropis lanuginosa is native to Central Asia and can be found in the wild in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Oxytropis lanuginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis lanuginosa?

Oxytropis lanuginosa

What is the common name of Oxytropis lanuginosa?

Downy Oxytropis

What is the family of Oxytropis lanuginosa?

Fabaceae

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