Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptophylla
ID:
199698

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pall.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Astragalogia: 77 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199027



Common Names

  • Oxytropis Leptophylla
  • Leptophylla Locoweed
  • Leptophylla Oxytropis


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus leptophyllus Pall. [valid]
  • Spiesia leptophylla (Pall.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Oxytropis leptophylla (also called Slender-Leaved 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 leptophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oxytropis leptophylla var. leptophylla
Oxytropis leptophylla var. turbinata H.C.Fu

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 leptophylla is an evergreen perennial 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°F. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Oxytropis leptophylla

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

Oxytropis leptophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis leptophylla?

Oxytropis leptophylla

What is the common name of Oxytropis leptophylla?

Slender-leaved Oxytropis

What is the family of Oxytropis leptophylla?

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

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.