Status:
valid
Authors:
Vassilcz.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast.17: 192 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188976
Common Names
- Siah-Sangi Oxytropis
- Oxytropis Siah-Sangi
- Siah-Sangi Locoweed
Description
Oxytropis siah-sangi (also called Siah Sang Oxytropis, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that is native to the Caucasus region. It has a woody stem and is usually found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis siah-sangi is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, as a forage plant for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxytropis siah-sangi is a yellow-white color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped legume. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis siah-sangi is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rootstock.
Where to Find Oxytropis siah-sangi
Oxytropis siah-sangi is native to Iran and can be found in dry, mountainous areas of the country.
Oxytropis siah-sangi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis siah-sangi?
Oxytropis siah-sangi
What is the common name of Oxytropis siah-sangi?
Siah-Sang locoweed
What type of plant is Oxytropis siah-sangi?
Herbaceous perennial
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