Oxytropis fedtschenkoi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vassilcz.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast.17: 189 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389095
Common Names
- Oxytropis fedtschenkoi
- Fedtschenkoi Locoweed
- Fedtschenkoi Oxytropis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oxytropis fedtschenkoi (also called Fedtschenko's Locoweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the steppes of Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal flower head. It prefers dry, sandy soils and can be found in grasslands, steppes, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis fedtschenkoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Oxytropis fedtschenkoi are small and yellow-green. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis fedtschenkoi is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the fall or spring.
Where to Find Oxytropis fedtschenkoi
Oxytropis fedtschenkoi is native to the Caucasus region of Russia. It can be found in mountain meadows and steppes.
Oxytropis fedtschenkoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis fedtschenkoi?
Oxytropis fedtschenkoi
What is the common name of Oxytropis fedtschenkoi?
Fedtschenko's Oxytropis
What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis fedtschenkoi?
It is found in dry, rocky habitats in the western United States and Canada.
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
Iván Vasilchenko (1903-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vassilcz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:511455-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Oxytropis fedtschenkoi Vassilcz.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.