Status:
valid
Authors:
Vassilcz.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica157: 135 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188904
Common Names
- Binalud Oxytropis
- Binaludensis Oxytropis
- Oxytropis Binaludensis
Synonyms
- Oxytropis gracillima Vassilcz. [illegitimate]
- Oxytropis khorasanica Ranjbar [invalid]
Description
Oxytropis binaludensis (also called Binalud 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 binaludensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used to make a yellow dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis binaludensis has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis binaludensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or autumn. Division of the rootstock should be done in the spring. The plants should be spaced at least 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Oxytropis binaludensis
Oxytropis binaludensis can be found in parts of Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
Oxytropis binaludensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis binaludensis?
Oxytropis binaludensis
What is the common name of Oxytropis binaludensis?
Binalud oxytropis
What is the habitat of Oxytropis binaludensis?
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