Oxytropis reniformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.C.Li
Source:
ildis
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.18: 370 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199079
Common Names
- Oxytropis reniformis
- Kidney-leaf Oxytropis
- Kidneyleaf Oxytropis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oxytropis reniformis (also called Kidney-shaped Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and Canada. It has a long, slender stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis reniformis is used as a fodder crop for livestock, and also as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis reniformis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis reniformis 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 reniformis
Oxytropis reniformis is native to Central Asia, primarily in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It can be found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.
Oxytropis reniformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis reniformis?
Oxytropis reniformis
What is the family of Oxytropis reniformis?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Oxytropis reniformis?
Kidney-Leaved 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
References
Pei Chun Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Li' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Oxytropis reniformis P.C.Li: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.