Species:
pseudomyriophylla
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.S.Cheng ex X.Y.Zhu, H.Ohashi & Y.B.Deng
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.74: 127 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250075
Common Names
- Oxytropis pseudomyriophylla
- Oxytropis
- Pseudomyriophylla
Description
Oxytropis pseudomyriophylla (also called False myriophyllum, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to China. It has a woody stem and its leaves are linear, with a length of 5-10 cm. It grows in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes at elevations of 2000-4000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis pseudomyriophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxytropis pseudomyriophylla is a yellow-green color with a tubular corolla. The seed is a small, black, glossy nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis pseudomyriophylla is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Division is the preferred method of propagation, as it is the most reliable. The plant should be divided in spring or early summer, and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Oxytropis pseudomyriophylla
Oxytropis pseudomyriophylla is native to China. It can be found growing in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Oxytropis pseudomyriophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis pseudomyriophylla?
Oxytropis pseudomyriophylla
What is the common name of Oxytropis pseudomyriophylla?
Pseudomyriophylla Locoweed
What is the family of Oxytropis pseudomyriophylla?
Fabaceae
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
Yan Bin Deng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.B.Deng' in the authors string.