Status:
valid
Authors:
Vyschin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad)69: 1084 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208634
Common Names
- Oxytropis charkeviczii
- Charkeviczii Locoweed
- Charkeviczii Oxytropis
Description
Oxytropis charkeviczii (also called Charkevich's locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant species in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Caucasus region, and grows in grasslands and meadows. It has hairy stems and leaves, and yellow, pink, or white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis charkeviczii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in dried flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxytropis charkeviczii is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis charkeviczii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Oxytropis charkeviczii
Oxytropis charkeviczii can be found in the western United States and Canada, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana.
Oxytropis charkeviczii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis charkeviczii?
Oxytropis charkeviczii
What is the family of Oxytropis charkeviczii?
Fabaceae
Where is Oxytropis charkeviczii 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