Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chionophylla
ID:
189582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrenk

Source:
ildis

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Nov.1: 77 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188911

Common Names

  • Chionophylla Locoweed
  • Oxytropis Chionophylla
  • Chionophylla Oxytropis

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Synonyms

  • Spiesia chionophylla (Schrenk) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Oxytropis chionophylla (also called White Locoweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a short stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry meadows, steppes, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis chionophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used to make a yellow dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis chionophylla has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis chionophylla is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or autumn. Division of the rootstock should be done in the spring. The plants should be spaced at least 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Oxytropis chionophylla

Oxytropis chionophylla can be found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia south to California and east to Wyoming.

Oxytropis chionophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis chionophylla?

Oxytropis chionophylla

What is the common name of Oxytropis chionophylla?

White-flowered Locoweed

What is the habitat of Oxytropis chionophylla?

Dry, rocky slopes and meadows

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