Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
199665

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

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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.

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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