Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
ildis
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (TU, Dorpatensis)1839: viii (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208703
Common Names
- Intermedia Oxytropis
- Oxytropis Intermedia
- Intermedia Locoweed
Synonyms
- Spiesia intermedia (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
- Oxytropis intermedia tenuifolia Polozhij [valid]
Description
Oxytropis intermedia (also called Intermediate Locoweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a shallow taproot and grows up to 40 cm tall. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis intermedia has been used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches. It has also been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis intermedia has yellow flowers with a white center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis intermedia is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It is easy to grow from seed, and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought and poor soil. It is best grown in a sheltered location, as it can be damaged by strong winds. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Oxytropis intermedia
Oxytropis intermedia can be found in Central Asia.
Oxytropis intermedia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis intermedia?
Oxytropis intermedia
What is the common name of Oxytropis intermedia?
No common name
What is the habitat of Oxytropis intermedia?
It is found in dry grasslands and steppes
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