Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ornata
ID:
209456

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vassilcz.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R.20: 241 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208785



Common Names

  • Oxytropis Ornata
  • Oxytropis Ovczinnikovii
  • Oxytropis Owerinii


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Description

Oxytropis ornata (also called Ornate Locoweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a shallow taproot and grows up to 40 cm tall. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis ornata 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 ornata 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 ornata 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 ornata

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

Oxytropis ornata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis ornata?

Oxytropis ornata

What are the common names of Oxytropis ornata?

Ornate Locoweed, Ornate Oxytropis

What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis ornata?

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