Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
staintoniana
ID:
205717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ali

Source:
ildis

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.28: 307 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205046



Common Names

  • Oxytropis Staintoniana
  • Staintoniana Oxytropis
  • Staintoniana Locoweed


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Description

Oxytropis staintoniana (also called Stainton's Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows in rocky, dry and sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis staintoniana is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis staintoniana has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis staintoniana is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Oxytropis staintoniana

Oxytropis staintoniana can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the Chinese provinces of Gansu, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Oxytropis staintoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis staintoniana?

Oxytropis staintoniana

What is the common name of Oxytropis staintoniana?

Stainton's Oxytropis

What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis staintoniana?

Dry, rocky hillsides and grasslands

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