Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latibracteata
ID:
199695

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jurtzev

Source:
ildis

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R.19: 269 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199024

Common Names

  • Oxytropis Latibracteata
  • Latibracteata Locoweed
  • Latibracteata Oxytropis

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Description

Oxytropis latibracteata (also called Wide-Bracted Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can reach up to 25 cm in height. It has a thick, woody rootstock and its stems are covered with short, white hairs. It is native to North America and is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis latibracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oxytropis latibracteata var. longibracteata Y.H.Wu
Oxytropis latibracteata var. latibracteata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow, pea-like, with a banner petal and two wings. Seed: small, flat, and brown. Seedlings: have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis latibracteata is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky areas. It is native to China and can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by seed and division.

Where to Find Oxytropis latibracteata

Oxytropis latibracteata is native to dry grasslands and steppes in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Oxytropis latibracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis latibracteata?

Oxytropis latibracteata

What is the common name of Oxytropis latibracteata?

Wide-bracted Oxytropis

What is the family of Oxytropis latibracteata?

Fabaceae

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