Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taldycola
ID:
389510

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grubov & Vassilcz.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast.24: 138 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388842



Common Names

  • Oxytropis taldycola
  • Taldycola Locoweed
  • Taldycola Oxytropis


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Description

Oxytropis taldycola (also called Taldycola's Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has an underground tuber and grows in dry grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis taldycola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxytropis taldycola is a yellowish-green, tubular corolla with four lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown, four-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a thin, upright stem and a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis taldycola is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally. Pruning is not necessary.

Where to Find Oxytropis taldycola

Oxytropis taldycola can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to the Himalayas.

Oxytropis taldycola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis taldycola?

Oxytropis taldycola

What are the common names of Oxytropis taldycola?

Mongolian milkvetch and Chinese milkvetch

What is the growth habit of Oxytropis taldycola?

It is a perennial herb with a woody stem

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

References

Valery Ivanovich Grubov (1917-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grubov' in the authors string.
Iván Vasilchenko (1903-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vassilcz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:934039-1: Based on the initial data import