Oxytropis sacciformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.C.Fu
Source:
ildis
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.20: 311 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199082
Common Names
- Oxytropis sacciformis
- Sac-shaped Oxytropis
- Sacshaped Oxytropis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oxytropis sacciformis (also called Sac-shaped 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 sacciformis 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 sacciformis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis sacciformis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Oxytropis sacciformis
Oxytropis sacciformis is native to Central Asia, primarily in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.
Oxytropis sacciformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis sacciformis?
Oxytropis sacciformis
What is the family of Oxytropis sacciformis?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Oxytropis sacciformis?
Sac-Shaped 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
References
Hiang Chian Fu (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Fu' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Oxytropis sacciformis H.C.Fu: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.