Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1802
Citation Micro:
Astragalogia: 71 (1802)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198994
Common Names
- Oxytropis Grandiflora
- Grandiflora Locoweed
- Grandiflora Oxytropis
Synonyms
- Astragalus grandiflorus Pall. [illegitimate]
- Oxytropis fischeriana Vassilcz. [valid]
- Spiesia grandiflora Kuntze [valid]
- Aragallus grandiflorus Greene [valid]
- Oxytropis collina Turcz. [unknown]
Description
Oxytropis grandiflora (also called Large-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 grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: yellow, pea-like, with a banner petal and two wings. Seed: small, flat, and brown. Seedlings: have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis grandiflora 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 grandiflora
Oxytropis grandiflora is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana.
Oxytropis grandiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis grandiflora?
Oxytropis grandiflora
What is the common name of Oxytropis grandiflora?
Large-flowered Oxytropis
What type of plant is Oxytropis grandiflora?
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