Status:
valid
Authors:
Abdusal.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Dokl. Akad. Nauk Tadzhiksk. S.S.R.13(7): 60 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208787
Common Names
- Oxytropis Ovczinnikovii
- Oxytropis Owerinii
- Oxytropis Pavlovii
Description
Oxytropis ovczinnikovii (also called Ovczinnikov's Locoweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a shallow taproot and grows up to 40 cm tall. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis ovczinnikovii 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 ovczinnikovii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis ovczinnikovii 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 ovczinnikovii
Oxytropis ovczinnikovii is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and can be found in the alpine meadows of the region.
Oxytropis ovczinnikovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis ovczinnikovii?
Oxytropis ovczinnikovii
What is the family of Oxytropis ovczinnikovii?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Oxytropis ovczinnikovii?
Ovczinnikov's Locoweed
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
L.N. Abdusalyamova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Abdusal.' in the authors string.