Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kümmerle & Jáv.) A.W.Hill
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Index Kew., Suppl. 7: 173 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748727
Common Names
- Oxytropis
- Korabensis Oxytropis
- Oxytropis korabensis
Synonyms
- Oxytropis halleri korabensis (Kummerle & Jáv.) Chrtek & Chrt [valid]
- Oxytropis sericea korabensis Kümmerle & Jáv. [valid]
- Oxytropis halleri korabensis (Kümmerle & Jáv.) Diklic [valid]
Description
Oxytropis korabensis (also called 'Korab oxytropis', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Balkans and the Middle East. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas, and has small yellow flowers and hairy, grey-green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis korabensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis korabensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis korabensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soils. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas.
Where to Find Oxytropis korabensis
Oxytropis korabensis can be found in the mountains of the Balkans.
Oxytropis korabensis FAQ
What are the common names of Oxytropis korabensis?
Korab Oxytropis
What is the native range of Oxytropis korabensis?
Macedonia
What type of habitat does Oxytropis korabensis prefer?
Grassy slopes and rocky hillsides
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