Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moellendorffii
ID:
199713

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge ex Maxim.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg, sér. 3, 26: 469 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199042



Common Names

  • Möllendorff Oxytropis
  • Möllendorff Locoweed
  • Oxytropis Moellendorffii


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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis schensiensis Kom. [valid]
  • Oxytropis limprichtii Ulbr. [valid]
  • Oxytropis sylinchanensis Franch. [valid]
  • Oxytropis moellendorffii sylinchanensis (Franch.) G.Z.Qian [valid]

Description

Oxytropis moellendorffii (also called Moellendorff's Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and East Asia. It grows in dry, grassy areas and can reach a height of up to 1 meter. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis moellendorffii 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 moellendorffii 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 moellendorffii

Oxytropis moellendorffii is found in East Asia.

Oxytropis moellendorffii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis moellendorffii?

Oxytropis moellendorffii

What is the common name of Oxytropis moellendorffii?

Moellendorff's Oxytropis

What is the family of Oxytropis moellendorffii?

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

References

Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.