Status:
valid
Authors:
P.C.Li
Source:
ildis
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Fl. Xizang.2: 859 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198981
Common Names
- Oxytropis Gerzeensis
- Gerzeensis Locoweed
- Gerzeensis Oxytropis
Description
Oxytropis gerzeensis (also called Gerze Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to China, Japan, Korea, and Russia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis gerzeensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis gerzeensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis gerzeensis is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in early summer in a well-drained soil. Division of the plant can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Oxytropis gerzeensis
Oxytropis gerzeensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Greece and Turkey.
Oxytropis gerzeensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis gerzeensis?
Oxytropis gerzeensis
What is the common name of Oxytropis gerzeensis?
Gerze's Oxytropis
What is the family of Oxytropis gerzeensis?
Fabaceae
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
Pei Chun Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Li' in the authors string.