Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jordalii
ID:
186678

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.E.Porsild

Source:
ildis

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Canad. Field-Naturalist65: 77 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186007

Common Names

  • Jordal's Locoweed
  • Jordal's Oxytropis
  • Oxytropis jordalii

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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis leucantha jordalii (A.E.Porsild) Jurtzev [valid]
  • Oxytropis campestris jordalii (Porsild) Hultén [unknown]
  • Oxytropis campestris jordalii (Porsild) S.L.Welsh [unknown]

Description

Oxytropis jordalii (also called Jordal's Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Caucasus and grows in grasslands and meadows. It has a woody stem, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis jordalii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oxytropis jordalii sub. jordalii
Oxytropis jordalii sub. davisii (S.L.Welsh) Elisens & Packer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis jordalii has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis jordalii is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and should be kept moist. They can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Oxytropis jordalii

Oxytropis jordalii is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is found in grasslands, steppes, and scrublands.

Oxytropis jordalii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis jordalii?

Oxytropis jordalii

What type of plant is Oxytropis jordalii?

It is a herb

Where is Oxytropis jordalii native to?

It is native to Europe

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

References