Status:
valid
Authors:
C.W.Chang
Source:
ildis
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Boreal.-Occid. Sin.8: 11 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199090
Common Names
- Oxytropis sichuanica
- Sichuan Oxytropis
- Sichuan Vetch
Description
Oxytropis sichuanica (also called Sichuan 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 sichuanica is used as a fodder crop for livestock, and also as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis sichuanica 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 sichuanica 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 sichuanica
Oxytropis sichuanica can be found in China.
Oxytropis sichuanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis sichuanica?
Oxytropis sichuanica
What is the family of Oxytropis sichuanica?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Oxytropis sichuanica?
Sichuan 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