Status:
valid
Authors:
Abdusal.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Fl. Tadzhiksk. S.S.R.5: 633 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208599
Common Names
- Oxytropis babatagi
- Babatagi Locoweed
- Babatagi Oxytropis
Description
Oxytropis babatagi (also called Babatagi Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in steppes, meadows, and other dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis babatagi is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural diuretic and to improve circulation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxytropis babatagi 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis babatagi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.
Where to Find Oxytropis babatagi
Oxytropis babatagi is found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Oxytropis babatagi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis babatagi?
Oxytropis babatagi
What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis babatagi?
Mountainous areas
What is the flowering season of Oxytropis babatagi?
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
References
L.N. Abdusalyamova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Abdusal.' in the authors string.