Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1802
Citation Micro:
Astragalogia: 95 (1802)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186006
Common Names
- Prairie Locoweed
- Smooth Locoweed
- Blanket Flower
Synonyms
- Oxytropis riparia Litv. [valid]
- Astragalus rubyi J.R.Green & H.E.Morris [invalid]
- Astragalus glaber (DC.) Lam. [illegitimate]
- Oxytropis glabra drakeana (Franch.) C.W.Chang [valid]
- Oxytropis drakeana Franch. [valid]
- Oxytropis glabra glabra [unknown]
- Oxytropis salina Vassilcz. [valid]
- Oxytropis glabra iparia (Litv.) Popov [unknown]
- Oxytropis sorkhehensis Ranjbar [valid]
- Spiesia glabra (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
- Oxytropis glabra tenuis Palib. [valid]
- Oxytropis glabra villosa Krylov [unknown]
- Oxytropis glabra sericea Krylov [unknown]
- Oxytropis diffusa elongata Ledeb. [unknown]
- Oxytropis diffusa pumila Ledeb. [unknown]
- Oxytropis glabra elongata (Ledeb.) Popov [unknown]
- Oxytropis glabra riparia (Litv.) Popov [unknown]
- Oxytropis glabra salina (Vassilcz.) Polozhij [unknown]
Description
Oxytropis glabra (also called Smooth Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Caucasus and grows in grasslands and meadows. It has a woody stem, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis glabra has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis glabra is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and should be kept moist. They can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Oxytropis glabra
Oxytropis glabra is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is found in grasslands, steppes, and scrublands.
Oxytropis glabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis glabra?
Oxytropis glabra
What type of plant is Oxytropis glabra?
It is a herb
Where is Oxytropis glabra native to?
It is native to Europe
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