Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachycarpa
ID:
209284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vassilcz.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R.20: 243 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208613

Common Names

  • Oxytropis brachycarpa
  • Brachycarpa Locoweed
  • Brachycarpa Oxytropis

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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis transversa Vassilcz. [valid]

Description

Oxytropis brachycarpa (also called Brachycarpa Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in steppes, meadows, and other dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis brachycarpa is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural diuretic and to improve circulation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxytropis brachycarpa is a white to pale blue color, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis brachycarpa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Oxytropis brachycarpa

Oxytropis brachycarpa can be found in the western United States and Canada, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana.

Oxytropis brachycarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis brachycarpa?

Oxytropis brachycarpa

What is the family of Oxytropis brachycarpa?

Fabaceae

Where is Oxytropis brachycarpa found?

It is found in Central Asia, China, Mongolia, and Russia.

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