Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boguschii
ID:
189576

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Fedtsch.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (St. Petersburg)1906: 192 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188905

Common Names

  • Boguschii Locoweed
  • Oxytropis Locoweed
  • Boguschii Oxytropis

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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis darwasica B.Fedtsch. [valid]

Description

Oxytropis boguschii (also called Bogusch's 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 boguschii 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 boguschii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis boguschii 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 boguschii

Oxytropis boguschii can be found in parts of Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

Oxytropis boguschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis boguschii?

Oxytropis boguschii

What is the common name of Oxytropis boguschii?

Bogusch's oxytropis

What is the habitat of Oxytropis boguschii?

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