Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platysema
ID:
199736

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrenk

Source:
ildis

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg10: 254 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199065



Common Names

  • Broad-seeded Oxytropis
  • Platysema Oxytropis
  • Oxytropis Platysema


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Synonyms

  • Spiesia platysema (Schrenk) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Oxytropis platysema (also called Flat-seeded Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and East Asia. It grows in dry, grassy areas and can reach a height of up to 1 meter. It has long, thin stems and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis platysema is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis platysema has small, white flowers with a bell-like shape. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis platysema is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Oxytropis platysema

Oxytropis platysema is native to the steppes of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Mongolia.

Oxytropis platysema FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis platysema?

Oxytropis platysema

What are the common names of Oxytropis platysema?

Broad-seeded locoweed

Where does Oxytropis platysema grow?

It grows in the western United States

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