Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.H.Wu
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Fl. Kunlunica2: 732 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001444035
Common Names
- Oxytropis zadoiensis
- Zadoi Oxytropis
- Zadoi's Oxytropis
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis zadoiensis is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine, and is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Oxytropis zadoiensis are small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis zadoiensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Oxytropis zadoiensis
Oxytropis zadoiensis can be found in the alpine meadows of the Himalayas, from Afghanistan to Bhutan.
Oxytropis zadoiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis zadoiensis?
Oxytropis zadoiensis
What is the common name of Oxytropis zadoiensis?
Zadoi's locoweed
What is the family of Oxytropis zadoiensis?
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
Yu Hu Wu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.Wu' in the authors string.