Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupifraga
ID:
199752

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
ildis

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou39(II): 8 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199081

Common Names

  • Oxytropis rupifraga
  • Rock-breaking Oxytropis
  • Rockbreaking Oxytropis

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Synonyms

  • Spiesia rupifraga (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Oxytropis rupifraga (also called Rock-breaking Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and Canada. It has a long, slender stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis rupifraga is used as a fodder crop for livestock, and also as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxytropis rupifraga is a white or pale purple, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis rupifraga can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Oxytropis rupifraga

Oxytropis rupifraga is native to Central Asia, primarily in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Oxytropis rupifraga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis rupifraga?

Oxytropis rupifraga

What is the family of Oxytropis rupifraga?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Oxytropis rupifraga?

Rocky Locoweed

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