Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lapponica
ID:
214588

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wahlenb.) J.Gay

Source:
ildis

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Flora10: 30 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213917



Common Names

  • Lapponian Locoweed
  • Lapponian Oxytropis
  • Lapponian Trailing Locoweed


Searching for Oxytropis lapponica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Astragalus lapponicus (DC.) Krylov [unknown]
  • Phaca lapponica Wahlenb. [valid]
  • Oxytropis lapponica (Wahlenb.) Gaudin [deprecated]
  • Oxytropis lapponica jacquemontiana Benth. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Oxytropis lapponica xanthantha Baker [valid]
  • Oxytropis amoena Kar. & Kir. [valid]
  • Phaca montana Wahlenb. [unknown]
  • Oxytropis carinthiaca Fischer-Oost. [valid]
  • Astragalus lapponicus (Wahlenb.) Burnat [valid]
  • Oxytropis thomasii Gaudin [valid]
  • Oxytropis microrhyncha Benth. ex Baker [valid]
  • Oxytropis microrhyncha Strachey & Winterb. ex Bunge [invalid]
  • Astragalus cervinii E.Thomas ex Steud. [valid]
  • Astragalus valesiacus E.Thomas ex W.D.J.Koch [valid]
  • Astragalus cervini E.Thomas ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Spiesia lapponica (Wahlenb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Oxytropis deflexa lapponica (Wahlenb.) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Oxytropis montana lapponica (Wahlenb.) Bonnier & Layens [valid]
  • Phaca frigida lapponica (Wahlenb.) Hartm. [unknown]

Description

Oxytropis lapponica (also called Lapland Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in dry grasslands, stony slopes, and roadsides. It has small yellow flowers and smooth stems and leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis lapponica is used as a fodder crop and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis lapponica has yellow flowers with a long spur and a hairy calyx. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are hairy and have a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Oxytropis lapponica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis lapponica is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, Oxytropis lapponica is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Oxytropis lapponica

Oxytropis lapponica is native to northern Europe and northern Asia. It is found in dry, sandy habitats, such as tundra and taiga.

Oxytropis lapponica FAQ

What are the common uses of Oxytropis lapponica?

Oxytropis lapponica is commonly used as a medicinal plant and forage crop.

What is the growth habit of Oxytropis lapponica?

Oxytropis lapponica is an annual or biennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height.

What is the native range of Oxytropis lapponica?

Oxytropis lapponica is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia.

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

References

Jaques Étienne Gay (1786-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Gay' in the authors string.
Göran Wahlenberg (1780-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wahlenb.' in the authors string.