Status:
valid
Authors:
Vassilcz.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R.20: 237 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208796
Common Names
- Oxytropis Piceetorum
- Oxytropis Pilosissima
- Oxytropis Politovii
Description
Oxytropis piceetorum (also called Piceetorum 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 piceetorum 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 piceetorum 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 piceetorum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the steppes of Central Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate cold temperatures and drought. The plant can be propagated through seed or by division of the rootstock. For best results, the seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Oxytropis piceetorum
Oxytropis piceetorum is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and can be found in the alpine meadows of the region.
Oxytropis piceetorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis piceetorum?
Oxytropis piceetorum
What is the family of Oxytropis piceetorum?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Oxytropis piceetorum?
Pice'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