Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ochrantha
ID:
199727

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou5: 188 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199056

Common Names

  • Ochrantha Oxytropis
  • Ochrantha Locoweed
  • Oxytropis Ochrantha

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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis ochrantha ochrantha [unknown]
  • Oxytropis chrysotricha Franch. [valid]
  • Oxytropis daqingshanica Y.Z.Zhao & Zong Y.Zhu [valid]
  • Spiesia ochrantha (Turcz.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Oxytropis ochrantha diversicolor H.C.Fu & Ma [unknown]
  • Oxytropis ochrantha diversicolor (H.C.Fu & Ma) G.Z.Qian [invalid]
  • Oxytropis ochrantha diversicolor (H.C.Fu & Ma) P.C.Li [valid]
  • Oxytropis ochrantha chrysotricha (Franch.) G.Z.Qian [valid]
  • Oxytropis ochrantha albopilosa P.C.Li [valid]

Description

Oxytropis ochrantha (also called Ochre 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, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis ochrantha has small, yellow 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 ochrantha is a perennial herbaceous plant 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°C. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Oxytropis ochrantha

Oxytropis ochrantha is found in dry grasslands and steppes in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Oxytropis ochrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis ochrantha?

Oxytropis ochrantha

What are the common names of Oxytropis ochrantha?

Ochre locoweed

Where does Oxytropis ochrantha grow?

It grows in the western United States

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