Status:
valid
Authors:
Ledeb.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic.3: 272 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208795
Common Names
- Oxytropis Physocarpa
- Oxytropis Piceetorum
- Oxytropis Pilosissima
Synonyms
- Spiesia physocarpa (Ledeb.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Oxytropis physocarpa (also called Physocarpus 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 physocarpa 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 physocarpa 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 physocarpa is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the steppes of Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. When propagating by cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in the summer and root them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Oxytropis physocarpa
Oxytropis physocarpa is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and can be found in the alpine meadows of the region.
Oxytropis physocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis physocarpa?
Oxytropis physocarpa
What is the family of Oxytropis physocarpa?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Oxytropis physocarpa?
Bladderpod 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