Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diantha
ID:
209320

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge ex Maxim.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg, sér. 3, 26: 470 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208649

Common Names

  • Oxytropis Diantha
  • Diantha Locoweed
  • Diantha Oxytropis

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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis changaica B.Fedtsch. & Basil. [valid]

Description

Oxytropis diantha (also called Dianthus Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia, and it grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is an herbaceous perennial with a woody rootstock and a height of up to 1 m. It has yellow flowers and compound leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis diantha 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 diantha 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 diantha 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 diantha

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

Oxytropis diantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis diantha?

Oxytropis diantha

What is the common name of Oxytropis diantha?

Diantha's Oxytropis

What is the habitat of Oxytropis diantha?

It is found in dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region

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

References

Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.