Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.H.Wu
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan.19: 34 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240985
Common Names
- Oxytropis maqinensis
- Maqinensis Oxytropis
- Maqin Oxytropis
Description
Oxytropis maqinensis (also called Maqin Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to China, where it is found in subtropical forests. It is an annual herb with small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils in open, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis maqinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Oxytropis maqinensis var. deformisifloris Y.H.Wu
Oxytropis maqinensis var. maqinensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Oxytropis maqinensis are small, yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis maqinensis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Oxytropis maqinensis
Oxytropis maqinensis is found in China.
Oxytropis maqinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis maqinensis?
Oxytropis maqinensis
What is the common name of Oxytropis maqinensis?
Maqin oxytropis
What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis maqinensis?
Dry, sandy or rocky soils in tropical and subtropical regions
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
Yu Hu Wu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.Wu' in the authors string.