Status:
valid
Authors:
Podlech & Deml
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München7: 341 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389258
Common Names
- Panjshirica Locoweed
- Oxytropis Panjshirica
- Panjshirica Loco
Description
Oxytropis panjshirica (also called Panjshir Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central Asia and the Himalayas. It has a woody stem and can grow up to 1 meter tall. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis panjshirica is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, wounds, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxytropis panjshirica is a yellow-green, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis panjshirica 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 some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Oxytropis panjshirica
Oxytropis panjshirica is native to the mountains of Central Asia, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan.
Oxytropis panjshirica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis panjshirica?
Oxytropis panjshirica
What is the common name of Oxytropis panjshirica?
Panjshirica Oxytropis
What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis panjshirica?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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