Status:
valid
Authors:
Kom.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.13: 232 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199010
Common Names
- Oxytropis Imbricata
- Imbricata Locoweed
- Imbricata Oxytropis
Synonyms
- Oxytropis kanitzii N.D.Simpson [valid]
- Astragalus loczyi scaposa Kanitz [valid]
- Oxytropis imbricata albiflorus Y.H.Wu [unknown]
Description
Oxytropis imbricata (also called Imbricate Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can reach up to 40 cm in height. It has a thick, woody rootstock and its stems are covered with long, white hairs. It is native to North America and is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis imbricata 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 imbricata 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 imbricata
Oxytropis imbricata is found in dry grasslands and steppes in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Oxytropis imbricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis imbricata?
Oxytropis imbricata
What is the common name of Oxytropis imbricata?
Imbricate Oxytropis
What type of plant is Oxytropis imbricata?
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