Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tudanensis
ID:
1250738

Status:
valid

Authors:
X.Y.Zhu, H.Ohashi & Si Feng Li

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.74: 130 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250076



Common Names

  • Oxytropis tudanensis
  • Oxytropis
  • Tudanensis


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Description

Oxytropis tudanensis (also called Tudan locoweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to China. It has a woody stem and its leaves are linear, with a length of 5-10 cm. It grows in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes at elevations of 2000-4000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis tudanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxytropis tudanensis is a yellow-green color with a tubular corolla. The seed is a small, black, glossy nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis tudanensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Division is the preferred method of propagation, as it is the most reliable. The plant should be divided in spring or early summer, and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Oxytropis tudanensis

Oxytropis tudanensis is native to China. It can be found growing in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Oxytropis tudanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis tudanensis?

Oxytropis tudanensis

What is the common name of Oxytropis tudanensis?

Tudanensis Locoweed

What is the family of Oxytropis tudanensis?

Fabaceae

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

Hiroyoshi Ohashi (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohashi' in the authors string.
Xiang Yun Zhu (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.Y.Zhu' in the authors string.
Si Feng Li (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Si Feng Li' in the authors string.