Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asterocarpa
ID:
189570

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vassilcz.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica157: 125 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188899

Common Names

  • Star-Fruit Oxytropis
  • Asterocarpa Oxytropis
  • Oxytropis Asterocarpa

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Description

Oxytropis asterocarpa (also called Star-fruited Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Fabaceae. It has a stem that is usually branched, and its leaves are trifoliate. It is native to the Middle East and Central Asia, and is found in grassy and stony places.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis asterocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used to make a yellow dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxytropis asterocarpa is a yellow-white color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped legume. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis asterocarpa can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly to keep it moist. The seeds will germinate in 10-14 days. Thin the seedlings to a spacing of 15-20 cm. Fertilize the plants regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Oxytropis asterocarpa

Oxytropis asterocarpa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Oxytropis asterocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis asterocarpa?

Oxytropis asterocarpa

What is the common name of Oxytropis asterocarpa?

Star-fruited oxytropis

What is the habitat of Oxytropis asterocarpa?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

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