Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
ildis
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts20: 6 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182575
Common Names
- Mountain Locoweed
- Oxytropis
- Arrowleaf
Synonyms
- Oxytropis campestris gracilis (A.Nelson) Barneby [unknown]
- Astragalus grayanus Tidestr. [unknown]
- Oxytropis albertina (Greene) Rydb. [unknown]
- Aragallus cervinus Greene [unknown]
- Astragalus mazama (H.St.John) G.N.Jones [unknown]
- Oxytropis gracilis (A.Nelson) K.Schum. [unknown]
- Aragallus albertinus Greene [unknown]
- Spiesia monticola (A.Gray) Kuntze [unknown]
- Aragallus gracilis A.Nelson [unknown]
- Aragallus luteolus Greene [unknown]
- Aragallus monticola (A.Gray) Greene [unknown]
- Aragallus villosus Rydb. [unknown]
- Astragalus rydbergianus Tidestr. [unknown]
- Astragalus albertinus (Greene) Tidestr. [unknown]
- Oxytropis luteolus Piper in Piper & Beattie [unknown]
- Oxytropis villosus K.Schum. [unknown]
- Oxytropis cascadensis H.St.John [unknown]
- Oxytropis mazama H.St.John [unknown]
- Oxytropis okanoganea H.St.John [unknown]
- Oxytropis olympica H.St.John [unknown]
- Oxytropis campestris gracilis (A.Nelson) B.Boivin [unknown]
- Oxytropis campestris cervinus (Greene) B.Boivin [unknown]
Description
Oxytropis monticola (also called mountain oxytropis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry scrub and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis monticola is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food and fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis monticola has small, yellow, fluffy flowers, and its seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of compound leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis monticola is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is also known to be susceptible to root rot if overwatered.
Where to Find Oxytropis monticola
Oxytropis monticola can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Oxytropis monticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis monticola?
Oxytropis monticola
What is the common name of Oxytropis monticola?
Monticola Oxytropis
Where is Oxytropis monticola found?
Oxytropis monticola is found in Central and South America
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