Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.Z.Zhao & Zhong Y.Zhu
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Acta Sci. Nat. Univ. Neimenggu27: 721 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243431
Common Names
- Siziwangensis Oxytropis
- Oxytropis siziwangensis
- Siziwangensis Oxytropis siziwangensis
Description
Oxytropis siziwangensis (also called Siziwang Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Sichuan region of China. It grows in dry, rocky soils and has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis siziwangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White, star-shaped with five petals. Seed: Brown, oval-shaped with a pointed tip. Seedlings: Oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis siziwangensis is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or fall.
Where to Find Oxytropis siziwangensis
Oxytropis siziwangensis is native to China.
Oxytropis siziwangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis siziwangensis?
Oxytropis siziwangensis
What is the common name of Oxytropis siziwangensis?
Siziwang oxytropis
What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis siziwangensis?
Dry, rocky slopes
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