Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinerascens
ID:
199631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
ildis

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7, 22(1): 26 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198960

Common Names

  • Oxytropis Cinerascens
  • Cinerascens Oxytropis
  • Cinerascens Milkvetch

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Synonyms

  • Spiesia cinerascens (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
  • Oxytropis glacialis Strachey & Winterb. ex Bunge [invalid]

Description

Oxytropis cinerascens (also called Ashy Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a woody stem and is typically found in dry grasslands and steppes. It is a low-growing plant with a height of up to 20 cm and has yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis cinerascens has been used to treat fever and inflammation, as well as to reduce pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis cinerascens has white to pale yellow flowers with a diameter of 5-7 mm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis cinerascens is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. The plant can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Oxytropis cinerascens

Oxytropis cinerascens can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Spain and Portugal.

Oxytropis cinerascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis cinerascens?

Oxytropis cinerascens

What is the common name of Oxytropis cinerascens?

Ashy locoweed

What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis cinerascens?

It is native to Central Asia

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