Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
setifera
ID:
389945

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kom.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.13: 233 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389277



Common Names

  • Setifera Locoweed
  • Oxytropis Setifera
  • Setifera Loco


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Description

Oxytropis setifera (also called Bristly Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central Asia and the Himalayas. It has a woody stem and can grow up to 1 meter tall. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis setifera 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 setifera has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers. Seeds: The seeds of Oxytropis setifera are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Oxytropis setifera seedlings have thin, green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis setifera is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of poor soils. It is best grown in a sunny location with good air circulation. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 12 inches apart.

Where to Find Oxytropis setifera

Oxytropis setifera is native to the mountains of Central Asia.

Oxytropis setifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis setifera?

Oxytropis setifera

What is the common name of Oxytropis setifera?

Setifera Oxytropis

What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis setifera?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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