Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
214594

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bald.) Markgr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih.45: 130, 192 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213923



Common Names

  • Purple Locoweed
  • Purple Oxytropis
  • Purple Trailing Locoweed


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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis olympica Turrill [illegitimate]
  • Oxytropis pilosa purpurea Bald. [valid]
  • Oxytropis thessala Turrill [valid]

Description

Oxytropis purpurea (also called Purple Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in dry grasslands, stony slopes, and roadsides. It has small purple flowers and smooth stems and leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis purpurea is used as a fodder crop and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis purpurea has yellow flowers with a long spur and a hairy calyx. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are hairy and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis purpurea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Oxytropis purpurea

Oxytropis purpurea is native to eastern Europe and western Asia. It is found in dry, sandy habitats, such as steppes and deserts.

Oxytropis purpurea FAQ

What are the common uses of Oxytropis purpurea?

Oxytropis purpurea is commonly used as a medicinal plant and forage crop.

What is the growth habit of Oxytropis purpurea?

Oxytropis purpurea is an annual or biennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height.

What is the native range of Oxytropis purpurea?

Oxytropis purpurea is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia.

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

Antonio Baldacci (1867-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bald.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.