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
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.
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