Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lehmannii
ID:
199696

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
ildis

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Arbeiten Naturf. Vereins Riga1: 225 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199025



Common Names

  • Oxytropis Lehmannii
  • Lehmannii Locoweed
  • Lehmannii Oxytropis


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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis aequipetala Bunge [valid]
  • Spiesia aequipetala Kuntze [valid]
  • Spiesia lehmannii (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Oxytropis lehmannii (also called Lehmann's 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 North America and is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis lehmannii 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 lehmannii is a perennial herbaceous plant that 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 grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Oxytropis lehmannii

Oxytropis lehmannii is found in dry grasslands and steppes in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Oxytropis lehmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis lehmannii?

Oxytropis lehmannii

What is the common name of Oxytropis lehmannii?

Lehmann's Oxytropis

What is the family of Oxytropis lehmannii?

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