Species:
gueldenstaedtioides
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ulbr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst.82: 65 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198996
Common Names
- Oxytropis Gueldenstaedtioides
- Gueldenstaedtioides Locoweed
- Gueldenstaedtioides Oxytropis
Description
Oxytropis gueldenstaedtioides (also called Gueldenstaedt's 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 gueldenstaedtioides 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 gueldenstaedtioides is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky areas. It is native to China and can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by seed and division.
Where to Find Oxytropis gueldenstaedtioides
Oxytropis gueldenstaedtioides is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana.
Oxytropis gueldenstaedtioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis gueldenstaedtioides?
Oxytropis gueldenstaedtioides
What is the common name of Oxytropis gueldenstaedtioides?
Gueldenstaedt's Oxytropis
What type of plant is Oxytropis gueldenstaedtioides?
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