Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chitralensis
ID:
189583

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ali

Source:
ildis

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn)8: 50 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188912

Common Names

  • Chitralensis Locoweed
  • Oxytropis Chitralensis
  • Chitralensis Oxytropis

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Description

Oxytropis chitralensis (also called Chitral Locoweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It has a short stem and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry meadows, steppes, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis chitralensis 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 chitralensis 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 chitralensis 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 chitralensis

Oxytropis chitralensis is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir east to Nepal.

Oxytropis chitralensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis chitralensis?

Oxytropis chitralensis

What is the common name of Oxytropis chitralensis?

Chitral Locoweed

What is the habitat of Oxytropis chitralensis?

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