Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pall.) DC.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1802
Citation Micro:
Astragalogia: 86 (1802)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186851
Common Names
- Oxytropis muricata
- Rough Oxytropis
- Oxytropis
Synonyms
- Astragalus muricatus (Pall.) Pall. [valid]
- Phaca muricata Pall. [valid]
- Oxytropis tuberculata Turcz. ex Besser [valid]
- Spiesia muricata (Pall.) Kuntze [valid]
- Oxytropis muricata grandiflora Polozhij [unknown]
Description
Oxytropis muricata (also called Spiny Oxytropis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides. Its leaves are pinnately compound, with 5-7 leaflets, and its flowers are yellow and pea-like.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis muricata is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis muricata has yellow, fluffy flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis muricata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Oxytropis muricata
Oxytropis muricata can be found in the dry forests of North America.
Oxytropis muricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis muricata?
Oxytropis muricata
What is the common name of Oxytropis muricata?
Spiny Oxytropis
What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis muricata?
Dry sclerophyll forest and woodland
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