Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanata
ID:
187521

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pall.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Astragalogia: 89 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186850

Common Names

  • Oxytropis lanata
  • Woolly Oxytropis
  • Oxytropis

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Synonyms

  • Phaca tomentosa Georgi [valid]
  • Oxytropis sibirica (L.) Druce [valid]
  • Phaca sibirica L. [valid]
  • Astragalus dasyphyllos Pall. [valid]
  • Phaca lanata Pall. [valid]
  • Oxytropis tomentosa (Georgi) Bobrov [illegitimate]
  • Spiesia lanata (Pall.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Oxytropis lanata (also called Woolly Oxytropis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides. Its leaves are pinnately compound, with 5-7 leaflets, and its flowers are yellow and pea-like.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis lanata is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis lanata has yellow, fluffy flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis lanata is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Oxytropis lanata

Oxytropis lanata can be found in the dry forests of North America.

Oxytropis lanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis lanata?

Oxytropis lanata

What is the common name of Oxytropis lanata?

Woolly Oxytropis

What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis lanata?

Dry sclerophyll forest and woodland

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.