Status:
valid
Authors:
Schrenk
Source:
ildis
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Bull. Cl. Phys.-Math. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg2: 196 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199080
Common Names
- Oxytropis rhynchophysa
- Hook-pod Oxytropis
- Hookpod Oxytropis
Synonyms
- Spiesia rhynchophysa (Schrenk) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Oxytropis rhynchophysa (also called Beaked 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 rhynchophysa is used as a fodder crop for livestock, and also as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis rhynchophysa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis rhynchophysa can be cultivated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Oxytropis rhynchophysa
Oxytropis rhynchophysa is native to Central Asia, primarily in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.
Oxytropis rhynchophysa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis rhynchophysa?
Oxytropis rhynchophysa
What is the family of Oxytropis rhynchophysa?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Oxytropis rhynchophysa?
Beaked 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