Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
186677

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

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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.

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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