Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucocyanea
ID:
209412

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
ildis

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7, 22(1): 22 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208741

Common Names

  • Oxytropis leucocyanea
  • Leucocyanea Locoweed
  • Leucocyanea Oxytropis

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Synonyms

  • Spiesia leucocyanea (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Oxytropis leucocyanea (also called Blue-flowered Oxytropis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Central Asia and grows in dry, sandy soils. It has blue flowers with short, broad petals and a short, broad seed pod.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis leucocyanea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering season and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxytropis leucocyanea is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis leucocyanea is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It is not frost tolerant.

Where to Find Oxytropis leucocyanea

Oxytropis leucocyanea is native to the Russian Far East and northern China. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.

Oxytropis leucocyanea FAQ

What are the common names of Oxytropis leucocyanea?

Oxytropis leucocyanea is commonly known as Leucocyaneous Locoweed.

What is the growth habit of Oxytropis leucocyanea?

Oxytropis leucocyanea is an annual herb with a prostrate to ascending growth habit.

What is the flowering period of Oxytropis leucocyanea?

Oxytropis leucocyanea typically flowers from June to August.

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