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
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.
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