Status:
valid
Authors:
Vassilcz.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol.93(3): 99 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383858
Common Names
- Oxytropis kumaonensis
- Kumaonensis Locoweed
- Kumaonensis Oxytropis
Description
Oxytropis kumaonensis (also called Kumaon Locoweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a slender stem and small yellow flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in grassy and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis kumaonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis kumaonensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis kumaonensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in poor soils. It is a low maintenance plant and can be grown in containers. It is also suitable for rock gardens.
Where to Find Oxytropis kumaonensis
Oxytropis kumaonensis is native to the Himalayas and can be found in grassland and alpine meadows.
Oxytropis kumaonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis kumaonensis?
Oxytropis kumaonensis
What is the common name of Oxytropis kumaonensis?
Kumaon locoweed
What type of plant is Oxytropis kumaonensis?
Perennial herb
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