Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
campestris
ID:
214579

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Astragalogia: 74 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213908

Common Names

  • Field Locoweed
  • Field Oxytropis
  • Field Trailing Locoweed

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Synonyms

  • Tragacantha campestris (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Astragalus campestris alpinus (Ten.) P.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Astragalus campestris L. [valid]
  • Phaca campestris (L.) Wahlenb. [valid]
  • Spiesia campestris (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Aragallus campestris (L.) Greene [valid]

Description

Oxytropis campestris (also called Field Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in dry grasslands, stony slopes, and roadsides. It has small yellow flowers and smooth stems and leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis campestris is used as a fodder crop and is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oxytropis campestris var. chartacea (Fassett) Barneby
Oxytropis campestris var. columbiana (H.St.John) Barneby
Oxytropis campestris var. cusickii (Greenm.) Barneby
Oxytropis campestris var. dispar (A.Nelson) Barneby
Oxytropis campestris var. varians (Britton & Rydb.) Barneby
Oxytropis campestris var. johannensis Fernald
Oxytropis campestris sub. campestris
Oxytropis campestris sub. tyroliensis (Fritsch) Leins & Merxm.
Oxytropis campestris sub. rishiriensis (Matsum.) Toyok.
Oxytropis campestris var. wanapum Joyal
Oxytropis campestris var. roaldii (Ostenf.) S.L.Welsh
Oxytropis campestris var. kintyrica P.D.Sell
Oxytropis campestris var. perthensis P.D.Sell
Oxytropis campestris var. scotica (Jalas) P.D.Sell
Oxytropis campestris sub. tatrae (Borbás) Dostál
Oxytropis campestris sub. tiroliensis (Fritsch) Leins & Merxm.
Oxytropis campestris var. spicata Hook.
Oxytropis campestris var. minor (Hook.) S.L.Welsh

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis campestris has small yellow flowers and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis campestris is a low-growing, spreading, perennial legume. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until germination occurs.

Where to Find Oxytropis campestris

Oxytropis campestris is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Oxytropis campestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis campestris?

Oxytropis campestris

What is the common name of Oxytropis campestris?

Field locoweed

What is the habitat of Oxytropis campestris?

It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.