Status:
valid
Authors:
X.Y.Zhu
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn.41: 495 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275020
Common Names
- Oxytropis Lhasaensis
- Lhasaensis Oxytropis
- Oxytropis of Lhasaensis
Description
Oxytropis lhasaensis (also called Lhasa Oxytropis, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a creeping rhizome, native to the Himalayas and Tibet. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis lhasaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis lhasaensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis lhasaensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is suitable for planting in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Oxytropis lhasaensis
Oxytropis lhasaensis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
Oxytropis lhasaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis lhasaensis?
Oxytropis lhasaensis
What are the common names of Oxytropis lhasaensis?
Common names of Oxytropis lhasaensis include Lhasa Oxytropis and Lhasa Oxytropis Moss
What is the habitat of Oxytropis lhasaensis?
Oxytropis lhasaensis is found in moist, shady places, such as forests, in tropical and subtropical regions
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