Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neimongolica
ID:
199724

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.W.Chang & Y.Z.Zhao

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199053

Common Names

  • Neimongol Oxytropis
  • Neimongol Locoweed
  • Oxytropis Neimongolica

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Description

Oxytropis neimongolica (also called Nei Mongol Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and East Asia. It grows in dry, grassy areas and can reach a height of up to 1 meter. It has long, thin stems and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis neimongolica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis neimongolica has small, white flowers with a bell-like shape. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis neimongolica is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Oxytropis neimongolica

Oxytropis neimongolica is native to dry grasslands and steppes in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Oxytropis neimongolica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis neimongolica?

Oxytropis neimongolica

What are the common names of Oxytropis neimongolica?

Mongolian locoweed

Where does Oxytropis neimongolica grow?

It grows in Mongolia

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

References

The Plant List v1.1 record ild-45565: Based on the initial data import
Yi Zhi Zhao (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Z.Zhao' in the authors string.
Chen Wan Chang (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.W.Chang' in the authors string.