Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bellii
ID:
179136

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton ex Macoun) Palib.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève, sér. 2, 2: 19 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178465

Common Names

  • Bell's Oxytropis
  • Bell's Locoweed
  • Bell's Oxytropis Bush

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Synonyms

  • Astragalus bellii (Britton ex Macoun) Tidestr. [valid]
  • Aragallus bellii (Britton ex Macoun) Greene [valid]
  • Spiesia bellii Britton ex Macoun [valid]
  • Oxytropis arctica bellii (Macoun) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Oxytropis arctica bellii (Britton ex Macoun) B.Boivin [unknown]

Description

Oxytropis bellii (also called Bell's Oxytropis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the Americas. It has yellow flowers and pinnate leaves with up to 11 leaflets. It grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis bellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Oxytropis bellii is yellow with 5 petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis bellii is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Oxytropis bellii

Oxytropis bellii is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry areas such as deserts, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and old fields.

Oxytropis bellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis bellii?

Oxytropis bellii

What is the common name of Oxytropis bellii?

Oxytropis

What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis bellii?

Grasslands 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

References

Ivan Palibin (1872-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Palib.' in the authors string.
John Macoun (1831-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Macoun' in the authors string.