Status:
valid
Authors:
Knjaz.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad)86(1): 130 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389285
Common Names
- Oxytropis ponomarjevii
- Ponomarjev's Locoweed
- Ponomarjev's Oxytropis
Synonyms
- Oxytropis ponomarjevii grandiflora Knjaz. [unknown]
Description
Oxytropis ponomarjevii (also called Ponomarjev Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It has a short, woody stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in rocky, mountainous areas, as well as in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis ponomarjevii is used as a food source for livestock, as a forage crop, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Oxytropis ponomarjevii has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers. Seeds: The seeds of Oxytropis ponomarjevii are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Oxytropis ponomarjevii seedlings have thin, green leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis ponomarjevii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Oxytropis ponomarjevii
Oxytropis ponomarjevii is native to the mountains of Central Asia.
Oxytropis ponomarjevii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis ponomarjevii?
Oxytropis ponomarjevii
What are the common names of Oxytropis ponomarjevii?
Ponomarjevii Locoweed, White Locoweed
What is the native range of Oxytropis ponomarjevii?
North 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