Status:
valid
Authors:
Miyabe & Tatew.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Trans. Sapporo Nat. Hist. Soc.14: 186 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208830
Common Names
- Oxytropis sachalinensis
- Oxytropis Sachalinensis
- Oxytropis Sachalinensis
Description
Oxytropis sachalinensis (also called Sachalin Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Sakhalin Island in the Russian Far East. It grows in grasslands and meadows, and is characterized by its hairy stem, pinnate leaves, and white or pinkish flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis sachalinensis has been used for ornamental purposes, as well as for medicinal purposes such as treating coughs, colds, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxytropis sachalinensis is a yellow-white to purple-violet pea-like flower with a short, broad corolla tube. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a short stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis sachalinensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the steppes of Central Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate cold temperatures and drought. The plant can be propagated through seed or by division of the rootstock. For best results, the seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Oxytropis sachalinensis
Oxytropis sachalinensis can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to Mongolia.
Oxytropis sachalinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis sachalinensis?
Oxytropis sachalinensis
What is the family of Oxytropis sachalinensis?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Oxytropis sachalinensis?
Sakhalin 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