Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lessingiana
ID:
389963

Status:
valid

Authors:
Knjaz.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad)86(2): 83 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389295



Common Names

  • Lessing's Oxytropis
  • Lessing's Milkvetch
  • Lessing's Locoweed


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Description

Oxytropis lessingiana (also called Lessing Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It has a short, woody stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in rocky, mountainous areas, as well as in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis lessingiana is used as a food source for livestock, as a forage crop, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxytropis lessingiana is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis lessingiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It is not very tolerant of wet soils and can be prone to root rot. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and can be divided in early spring.

Where to Find Oxytropis lessingiana

Oxytropis lessingiana is native to the mountains of Central Asia.

Oxytropis lessingiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis lessingiana?

Oxytropis lessingiana

What are the common names of Oxytropis lessingiana?

Lessingiana Locoweed, White Locoweed

What is the native range of Oxytropis lessingiana?

North America

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