Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
podoloba
ID:
199737

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kar. & Kir.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou15: 327 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199066



Common Names

  • Podoloba Oxytropis
  • Podoloba Locoweed
  • Oxytropis Podoloba


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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis brachybotrys Bunge [valid]
  • Spiesia brachybotrys (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
  • Spiesia podoloba (Kar. & Kir.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Oxytropis podoloba (also called Podoloba 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, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis podoloba has small, yellow 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 podoloba 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 podoloba

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

Oxytropis podoloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis podoloba?

Oxytropis podoloba

What are the common names of Oxytropis podoloba?

Podolob locoweed

Where does Oxytropis podoloba 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

References

Grigori Karelin (1801-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kar.' in the authors string.
Ivan Petrovich Kirilov (1821-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kir.' in the authors string.