Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
torrentium
ID:
205720

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vassilcz.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast.14: 174 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205049



Common Names

  • Oxytropis Torrentium
  • Torrential Oxytropis
  • Torrential Locoweed


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Description

Oxytropis torrentium (also called Torrent Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small, oval leaves. The flowers are small and yellow in color. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis torrentium 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 torrentium 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 torrentium

Oxytropis torrentium is native to the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.

Oxytropis torrentium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis torrentium?

Oxytropis torrentium

What is the common name of Oxytropis torrentium?

Torrent Oxytropis

What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis torrentium?

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