Status:
valid
Authors:
Jurtzev
Source:
ildis
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol.84(1): 100 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208661
Common Names
- Oxytropis Exserta
- Exserta Locoweed
- Exserta Oxytropis
Synonyms
- Oxytropis czerepanovii Kharkev. [illegitimate]
- Oxytropis longipes Bunge [valid]
- Spiesia longipes (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
- Oxytropis longipes Fisch. ex Bunge [illegitimate]
Description
Oxytropis exserta (also called Exserted Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia, typically found in dry grasslands and steppes. It has a woody stem and its leaves are compound and alternate. The flowers are white and yellow, and the fruits are pods.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis exserta 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 exserta 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis exserta is a hardy, perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, Oxytropis exserta can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Oxytropis exserta
Oxytropis exserta can be found in the Caucasus and the Middle East.
Oxytropis exserta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis exserta?
Oxytropis exserta
What is the common name of Oxytropis exserta?
Exserta's Oxytropis
What is the habitat of Oxytropis exserta?
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