Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
proboscidea
ID:
199661

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
ildis

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7, 22(1): 17 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198990

Common Names

  • Oxytropis Proboscidea
  • Proboscidea Locoweed
  • Proboscidea Oxytropis

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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis nivalis Franch. [valid]
  • Spiesia proboscidea (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Oxytropis proboscidea (also called Elephant-Head Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to China, Japan, Korea, and Russia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis proboscidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis proboscidea has white to pale yellow flowers with a diameter of 5-7 mm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis proboscidea is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in early summer in a well-drained soil. Division of the plant can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Oxytropis proboscidea

Oxytropis proboscidea is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana.

Oxytropis proboscidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis proboscidea?

Oxytropis proboscidea

What is the common name of Oxytropis proboscidea?

Elephant Oxytropis

What type of plant is Oxytropis proboscidea?

It is a species of flowering plant in the legume family

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