Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megalantha
ID:
1056239

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Boissieu

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier6: 666 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055577



Common Names

  • Oxytropis megalantha
  • Large-Flowered Oxytropis
  • Large-Flowered Locoweed


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Description

Oxytropis megalantha (also called Large-flowered Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.3-1 m tall. It is native to the United States and is found in open woodlands, grasslands and heathlands. Its leaves are alternate, with 3-7 leaflets. Its flowers are yellow and fragrant, and its fruits are brown pods.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis megalantha is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxytropis megalantha is a yellow ball-shaped flower. The seed is a flat, dark brown seed. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis megalantha is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is not very frost-tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Oxytropis megalantha

Oxytropis megalantha can be found in the Northern Territory of Australia.

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

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-38855: Originally associated with wfo-0000192294
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-38855: Originally associated with wfo-0000192294
Henri de Boissieu (1871-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Boissieu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:511671-1: Based on the initial data import