Status:
valid
Authors:
Vassilcz.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol.93(3): 102 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389290
Common Names
- Ribumoo Oxytropis
- Ribumoo Locoweed
- Ribumoo Milkvetch
Description
Oxytropis ribumoo (also called Ribumoo Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It has a short, woody stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in rocky, mountainous areas, as well as in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis ribumoo is used as a food source for livestock, as a forage crop, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Oxytropis ribumoo has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers. Seeds: The seeds of Oxytropis ribumoo are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Oxytropis ribumoo seedlings have thin, green leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis ribumoo is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It is not very tolerant of wet soils and can be prone to root rot. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and can be divided in early spring.
Where to Find Oxytropis ribumoo
Oxytropis ribumoo is native to the mountains of Central Asia.
Oxytropis ribumoo FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis ribumoo?
Oxytropis ribumoo
What are the common names of Oxytropis ribumoo?
Ribumoo Locoweed, White Locoweed
What is the native range of Oxytropis ribumoo?
North America
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