Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpicola
ID:
209253

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou15: 743 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208582

Common Names

  • Oxytropis alpicola
  • Alpicola Locoweed
  • Alpicola Oxytropis

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Synonyms

  • Spiesia alpicola (Turcz.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Oxytropis alpicola (also called Alpine Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Alps. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky alpine meadows and other high elevation grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis alpicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in landscaping. It has a long flowering period and produces attractive yellow and purple flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxytropis alpicola is a white to pale blue color, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis alpicola is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Oxytropis alpicola

Oxytropis alpicola is found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Oxytropis alpicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis alpicola?

Oxytropis alpicola

What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis alpicola?

Alpine meadows and pastures

What is the flowering season of Oxytropis alpicola?

Late spring to early summer

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