Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
187303

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Astragalogia: 66 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186632



Common Names

  • Mountain Locoweed
  • Oxytropis montana
  • Prairie Locoweed


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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis jacquinii Bunge [unknown]
  • Oxytropis montana jacquinii (Bunge) Nyman [unknown]
  • Astragalus montanus L. [unknown]
  • Astragalus jacquinii (Bunge) Rouy & Foucaud [illegitimate]
  • Spiesia montana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Aragallus montanus Greene [unknown]
  • Astragalus montanus jacquinii (Bunge) P.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Astragalus montanus jacquinii (Bunge) Rouy [unknown]
  • Oxytropis montana jacquinii (Bunge) Rouy [unknown]
  • Phaca montana (L.) Crantz [unknown]

Description

Oxytropis montana (also called Mountain Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has small yellow flowers and trifoliate leaves. It prefers dry soils and can be found in grasslands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis montana is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a green manure crop. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxytropis montana is a small, white to pink flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, flat seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis montana is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm location until they are established.

Where to Find Oxytropis montana

Oxytropis montana can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Oxytropis montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis montana?

Oxytropis montana

What is the common name of Oxytropis montana?

Mountain Oxytropis

What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis montana?

It is native to the mountains of western North America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

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