Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
ildis
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
F.von der Osten-Saken, Sert. Tiansch.: 43 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198992
Common Names
- Oxytropis Globiflora
- Globiflora Locoweed
- Globiflora Oxytropis
Synonyms
- Oxytropis pagobia Bunge [valid]
- Oxytropis lacostei Danguy [valid]
- Oxytropis globifera Franch. [valid]
- Spiesia globiflora (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
- Spiesia pagobia (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
- Oxytropis globiflora albiflora M.M.Gao [unknown]
Description
Oxytropis globiflora (also called Globe-Flowered 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 globiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis globiflora 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 globiflora 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 globiflora
Oxytropis globiflora is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana.
Oxytropis globiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis globiflora?
Oxytropis globiflora
What is the common name of Oxytropis globiflora?
Globeflower Oxytropis
What type of plant is Oxytropis globiflora?
It is a species of flowering plant in the legume family
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