Status:
valid
Authors:
Krylov
Source:
ildis
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada21: 4 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208832
Common Names
- Oxytropis saposhnikovii
- Oxytropis Saposhnikovii
- Oxytropis Saposhnikovii
Description
Oxytropis saposhnikovii (also called Saposhnikov's Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia, specifically Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It grows in dry, rocky soils, often in mountain meadows and steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis saposhnikovii 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 saposhnikovii 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 saposhnikovii 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 saposhnikovii
Oxytropis saposhnikovii can be found in the steppes of Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to Mongolia.
Oxytropis saposhnikovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis saposhnikovii?
Oxytropis saposhnikovii
What is the family of Oxytropis saposhnikovii?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Oxytropis saposhnikovii?
Saposhnikov's 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