Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chesneyoides
ID:
209306

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gontsch.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R.10: 86 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208635

Common Names

  • Oxytropis chesneyoides
  • Chesneyoides Locoweed
  • Chesneyoides Oxytropis

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Description

Oxytropis chesneyoides (also called Chesney'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 chesneyoides is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxytropis chesneyoides 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis chesneyoides 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 chesneyoides

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

Oxytropis chesneyoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis chesneyoides?

Oxytropis chesneyoides

What is the family of Oxytropis chesneyoides?

Fabaceae

Where is Oxytropis chesneyoides 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