Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceatifoliola
ID:
1256791

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Ohba, S.Akiyama & S.K.Wu

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo, B26: 53 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256129

Common Names

  • Lanceatifoliola Oxytropis
  • Oxytropis lanceatifoliola
  • Lanceatifoliola Oxytropis

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Description

Oxytropis lanceatifoliola (also called O. lanceatifoliola, among many other common names) is a species of legume native to Mexico. It is a small shrub with lance-shaped leaves, and yellow flowers. It grows in dry scrub and grasslands, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis lanceatifoliola is an attractive ornamental plant, often grown for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used as a houseplant and in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis lanceatifoliola has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis lanceatifoliola is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated from seed or offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. During the winter, reduce watering.

Where to Find Oxytropis lanceatifoliola

Oxytropis lanceatifoliola is found in the wild in China.

Oxytropis lanceatifoliola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis lanceatifoliola?

Oxytropis lanceatifoliola

What is the common name of Oxytropis lanceatifoliola?

Lance-leaved Oxytropis

What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis lanceatifoliola?

Grasslands of North America

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

Hideaki Ohba (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohba' in the authors string.
Shinobu Akiyama (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Akiyama' in the authors string.
Su Kung Wu (1935-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.K.Wu' in the authors string.