Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nanda-devi
ID:
389940

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vassilcz.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol.93(3): 97 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389272

Common Names

  • Nanda-Devi Locoweed
  • Oxytropis Nanda-Devi
  • Nanda-Devi Loco

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Description

Oxytropis nanda-devi (also called Nanda Devi Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central Asia and the Himalayas. It has a woody stem and can grow up to 1 meter tall. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis nanda-devi is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxytropis nanda-devi is a yellow-green, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis nanda-devi is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of poor soils. It is best grown in a sunny location with good air circulation. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 12 inches apart.

Where to Find Oxytropis nanda-devi

Oxytropis nanda-devi is native to the Himalayas.

Oxytropis nanda-devi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis nanda-devi?

Oxytropis nanda-devi

What is the common name of Oxytropis nanda-devi?

Nanda-devi Oxytropis

What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis nanda-devi?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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