Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gmelinii
ID:
214585

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. ex Boriss.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Sovetsk. Bot.1936(4): 120 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213914

Common Names

  • Gmelin's Locoweed
  • Gmelin's Oxytropis
  • Gmelin's Trailing Locoweed

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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis gmelinii elongata Knjaz. [unknown]

Description

Oxytropis gmelinii (also called Gmelin's Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in dry grasslands, stony slopes, and roadsides. It has small yellow flowers and smooth stems and leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis gmelinii is used as a fodder crop and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis gmelinii has yellow flowers with a long spur and a hairy calyx. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are hairy and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis gmelinii is a low-growing, spreading, perennial legume. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until germination occurs.

Where to Find Oxytropis gmelinii

Oxytropis gmelinii is native to eastern Europe and western Asia. It is found in dry, sandy habitats, such as steppes and deserts.

Oxytropis gmelinii FAQ

What are the common uses of Oxytropis gmelinii?

Oxytropis gmelinii is commonly used as a medicinal plant and forage crop.

What is the growth habit of Oxytropis gmelinii?

Oxytropis gmelinii is an annual or biennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height.

What is the native range of Oxytropis gmelinii?

Oxytropis gmelinii is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia.

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

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Antonina Borissova (b.1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boriss.' in the authors string.