Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigrescens
ID:
174832

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pall.) Fisch. ex DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 278 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174161

Common Names

  • Nigrescens Oxytropis
  • Nigrescens Locoweed
  • Nigrescens Loco-Weed

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Synonyms

  • Astragalus nigrescens Pall. [valid]
  • Spiesia nigrescens (Pall.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Astragalus bryophilus Greene [unknown]
  • Aragallus nigrescens A.Heller [valid]
  • Oxytropis nigrescens nigrescens [unknown]
  • Oxytropis nigrescens genuina Kjellm. [invalid]

Description

Oxytropis nigrescens (also called 'Black Oxytropis', 'Black velvet-pod', 'Black 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. It grows in alpine and subalpine meadows, alpine and subalpine tundra, and open rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis nigrescens 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oxytropis nigrescens var. uniflora (Hook.) Barneby
Oxytropis nigrescens var. nigrescens
Oxytropis nigrescens var. lonchopoda Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis nigrescens has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a white stripe in the middle.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis nigrescens 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 nigrescens

Oxytropis nigrescens is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana.

Oxytropis nigrescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis nigrescens?

Oxytropis nigrescens

What is the common name of Oxytropis nigrescens?

Black Oxytropis

Where is Oxytropis nigrescens 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

References

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.