Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligantha
ID:
209455

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
ildis

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg Divers Savans2: 586 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208784



Common Names

  • Oxytropis oligantha
  • Oxytropis Ornata
  • Crotalaria Inopinata


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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis politovii Sumnev. [valid]
  • Spiesia oligantha (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
  • Oxytropis oligantha glabra Revuschkin [invalid]

Description

Oxytropis oligantha (also called Few-flowered locoweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the Caucasus region, where it grows in rocky mountain habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis oligantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxytropis oligantha is a white or yellowish-white, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis oligantha is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It is not frost tolerant.

Where to Find Oxytropis oligantha

Oxytropis oligantha is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and can be found in the alpine meadows of the region.

Oxytropis oligantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis oligantha?

Oxytropis oligantha

What are the common names of Oxytropis oligantha?

Scarce-flowered Locoweed, Scarce-flowered Oxytropis

What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis oligantha?

Mountain meadows and open woods

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