Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borealis
ID:
171824

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 275 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000171153

Common Names

  • Oxytropis borealis
  • Mountain Locoweed
  • Purple Oxytropis

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Description

Oxytropis borealis (also called Northern Oxytropis, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that is native to North America. It has a spreading habit and its leaves are pinnately divided and hairy. It grows in dry open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis borealis is used for erosion control, as a forage crop, and as an ornamental plant. It has medicinal properties and can be used to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oxytropis borealis var. viscida (Nutt.) S.L.Welsh
Oxytropis borealis var. sulphurea (A.E.Porsild) S.L.Welsh
Oxytropis borealis var. australis S.L.Welsh
Oxytropis borealis var. borealis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxytropis borealis is a small, white to pinkish-purple pea-like flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis borealis is a small, evergreen shrub native to western North America. It can reach up to 1 m in height. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Oxytropis borealis

Oxytropis borealis is native to the northern parts of North America, including Alaska and Yukon.

Oxytropis borealis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis borealis?

Oxytropis borealis

What is the common name of Oxytropis borealis?

Northern Oxytropis

What is the habitat of Oxytropis borealis?

Oxytropis borealis is found in dry, open woods, grassy slopes, and rocky hillsides in the Rocky Mountains and northern Great Plains of North America.

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