Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
selengensis
ID:
209509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
ildis

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7, 22(1): 143 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208838



Common Names

  • Oxytropis selengensis
  • Oxytropis Selengensis
  • Oxytropis Selengensis


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Synonyms

  • Spiesia selegensis (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Oxytropis selengensis (also called Selenga 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 selengensis 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 selengensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis selengensis 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 selengensis

Oxytropis selengensis can be found in the steppes of Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to Mongolia.

Oxytropis selengensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis selengensis?

Oxytropis selengensis

What is the family of Oxytropis selengensis?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Oxytropis selengensis?

Selenga 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