Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maydelliana
ID:
174830

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trautv.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada6: 16 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174159

Common Names

  • Maydelliana Oxytropis
  • Maydelliana Locoweed
  • Maydelliana Loco-Weed

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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis campestris glabrata Hook. [valid]
  • Oxytropis campestris melanocephala Hook. [valid]
  • Oxytropis glabrata A.Nelson [valid]
  • Oxytropis maydelliana maydelliana [unknown]
  • Oxytropis maydelliana melanocephala (Hook.) A.E.Porsild [unknown]

Description

Oxytropis maydelliana (also called 'Alpine locoweed', 'Alpine Oxytropis', 'Maydell's Oxytropis', 'Maydell's locoweed', 'Maydell's velvet-pod', 'Maydell's velvetpod', 'Velvet-pod', 'Velvetpod' among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae. It is native to the western United States, Canada, and Alaska. It grows in alpine and subalpine meadows, alpine and subalpine tundra, and open rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis maydelliana is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis maydelliana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a short calyx. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis maydelliana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Oxytropis maydelliana

Oxytropis maydelliana is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Oxytropis maydelliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis maydelliana?

Oxytropis maydelliana

What is the common name of Oxytropis maydelliana?

Maydell's Oxytropis

Where is Oxytropis maydelliana found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South 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