Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malloryana
ID:
390021

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


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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.

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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