Status:
valid
Authors:
Freyn
Source:
ildis
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier, sér. 2, 5: 1023 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190203
Common Names
- Hoary Oxytropis
- Hoary Locoweed
- Hoary Milkvetch
Description
Oxytropis incanescens (also called White Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Middle East and Central Asia, and typically inhabits dry, rocky slopes and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis incanescens is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and for its culinary uses. Its medicinal uses include treating fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as a food seasoning and to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Oxytropis incanescens are white or pinkish in color and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis incanescens is a short-lived perennial that is best grown from seed. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 10 cm apart. The plants can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Oxytropis incanescens
Oxytropis incanescens is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, open areas, such as steppes and grasslands.
Oxytropis incanescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis incanescens?
Oxytropis incanescens
What is the common name of Oxytropis incanescens?
Hoary Oxytropis
What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis incanescens?
Dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes
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