Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nivea
ID:
209452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
ildis

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7, 22(1): 85 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208781

Common Names

  • Oxytropis nivea
  • Nivea Locoweed
  • Nivea Oxytropis

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Synonyms

  • Spiesia nivea (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Oxytropis nivea (also called Snowy locoweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the Caucasus region, where it grows in rocky mountain habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis nivea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxytropis nivea is a white or yellowish-white, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis nivea is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It is not frost tolerant.

Where to Find Oxytropis nivea

Oxytropis nivea is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and can be found in the alpine meadows of the region.

Oxytropis nivea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis nivea?

Oxytropis nivea

What are the common names of Oxytropis nivea?

Snowy Locoweed, Snowy Oxytropis

What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis nivea?

Mountain meadows and open woods

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