Status:
valid
Authors:
Q.Wang & Chang Y.Yang
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.39: 151 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259757
Common Names
- Oxytropis pseudohirsuta
- False-hairy Oxytropis
- False-hairy Locoweed
Description
Oxytropis pseudohirsuta (also called Oxytropis pseudohirsuta, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis pseudohirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis pseudohirsuta has white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis pseudohirsuta is a perennial plant that is best propagated from seed. It can be sown in early spring in a cold frame or in the fall in a well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in a sandy soil and lightly covered. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It is best to plant the seedlings in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Oxytropis pseudohirsuta
Oxytropis pseudohirsuta can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe.
Oxytropis pseudohirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis pseudohirsuta?
Oxytropis pseudohirsuta
What is the family of Oxytropis pseudohirsuta?
Fabaceae
What is the native range of Oxytropis pseudohirsuta?
China
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
Qi Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.Wang' in the authors string.