Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Fedtsch. & Basil.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol., n.s., 38: 96 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208792
Common Names
- Oxytropis Pavlovii
- Oxytropis Penduliflora
- Oxytropis Pilosissima
Description
Oxytropis pavlovii (also called Pavlov's Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody base. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry meadows, rocky slopes, and mountain steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis pavlovii 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 pavlovii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis pavlovii 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 pavlovii
Oxytropis pavlovii is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and can be found in the alpine meadows of the region.
Oxytropis pavlovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis pavlovii?
Oxytropis pavlovii
What is the family of Oxytropis pavlovii?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Oxytropis pavlovii?
Pavlov's Locoweed
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