Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kobukensis
ID:
1056250

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.L.Welsh

Source:
tro

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Iowa State J. Sci.41: 286 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055588

Common Names

  • Oxytropis kobukensis
  • Kobuk Oxytropis
  • Kobuk Locoweed

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Description

Oxytropis kobukensis (also called Kobuk Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.3-1 m tall. It is native to the United States and is found in open woodlands, grasslands and heathlands. Its leaves are alternate, with 3-7 leaflets. Its flowers are yellow and fragrant, and its fruits are brown pods.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis kobukensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis kobukensis has yellow, pea-like flowers, small seeds and seedlings with two opposite leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis kobukensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is not very frost-tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Oxytropis kobukensis

Oxytropis kobukensis can be found in the Northern Territory of Australia.

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