Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanocalyx
ID:
199707

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
ildis

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7, 22(1): 8 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199036



Common Names

  • Black-haired Oxytropis
  • Melanocalyx Oxytropis
  • Oxytropis Melanocalyx


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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis melanocalyx melanocalyx [unknown]
  • Spiesia melanocalyx (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Oxytropis melanocalyx (also called Black-veined Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and Canada. It has a long, slender stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis melanocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow, pea-like, with a banner petal and two wings. Seed: small, flat, and brown. Seedlings: have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis melanocalyx is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Oxytropis melanocalyx

Oxytropis melanocalyx is found in the western United States and Canada.

Oxytropis melanocalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis melanocalyx?

Oxytropis melanocalyx

What is the common name of Oxytropis melanocalyx?

Black-calyx Oxytropis

What is the family of Oxytropis melanocalyx?

Fabaceae

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