Status:
valid
Authors:
Dunn
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1927: 250 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389353
Common Names
- Mallory's Oxytropis
- Mallory Oxytropis
- Mallory's Locoweed
Description
Oxytropis malloryana (also called 'Mallory's Locoweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils and in open, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis malloryana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxytropis malloryana is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis malloryana is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Oxytropis malloryana
Oxytropis malloryana is found in North America, from Saskatchewan to Nova Scotia.
Oxytropis malloryana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis malloryana?
Oxytropis malloryana
What is the common name of Oxytropis malloryana?
Mallory's Locoweed
What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis malloryana?
Grasslands
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