Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bakhtiarica
ID:
1325978

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maassoumi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot.19: 8 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338432


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Description

Oxytropis bakhtiarica (also called Bakhtiari Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb up to 1 m tall, native to Iran. It grows in dry montane forests, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis bakhtiarica is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis bakhtiarica has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis bakhtiarica is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Oxytropis bakhtiarica

Oxytropis bakhtiarica can be found in Iran and other parts of the Middle East.

Oxytropis bakhtiarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis bakhtiarica?

Oxytropis bakhtiarica

What is the common name of Oxytropis bakhtiarica?

Bakhtiari Locoweed

What is the habitat of Oxytropis bakhtiarica?

Dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes

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

Ali Asghar Maassoumi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maassoumi' in the authors string.