Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
ildis
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou39(II): 13 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199086
Common Names
- Oxytropis semenowii
- Semenow's Oxytropis
- Semenow Oxytropis
Synonyms
- Spiesia semenowii (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Oxytropis semenowii (also called Semenov's 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 semenowii is used as a fodder crop for livestock, and also as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis semenowii has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters at the ends of stems. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis semenowii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Oxytropis semenowii
Oxytropis semenowii is native to Central Asia, primarily in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.
Oxytropis semenowii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis semenowii?
Oxytropis semenowii
What is the family of Oxytropis semenowii?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Oxytropis semenowii?
Semenow'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