Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roseaeformis
ID:
1056242

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Fedtsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (St. Petersburg) 1906: 193 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055580

Common Names

  • Oxytropis roseaeformis
  • Rose-Like Oxytropis
  • Rose-Like Locoweed

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Description

Oxytropis roseaeformis (also called Rose-shaped Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.3-1 m tall. It is native to the United States and is found in open woodlands, grasslands and heathlands. Its leaves are alternate, with 3-7 leaflets. Its flowers are yellow and fragrant, and its fruits are brown pods.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis roseaeformis is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis roseaeformis has yellow, pea-like flowers, small seeds and seedlings with two opposite leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis roseaeformis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is not very frost-tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Oxytropis roseaeformis

Oxytropis roseaeformis can be found in the Northern Territory of Australia.

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