Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sajanensis
ID:
209502

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jurtzev

Source:
ildis

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R.21: 260 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208831

Common Names

  • Oxytropis sajanensis
  • Oxytropis Sajanensis
  • Oxytropis Sajanensis

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Description

Oxytropis sajanensis (also called Sajan Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Sajan Mountains in the Russian Far East. It grows in grasslands and meadows, and is characterized by its hairy stem, pinnate leaves, and white or pinkish flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis sajanensis has been used for ornamental purposes, as well as for medicinal purposes such as treating coughs, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxytropis sajanensis is a yellow-white to purple-violet pea-like flower with a short, broad corolla tube. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a short stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis sajanensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the steppes of Central Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate cold temperatures and drought. The plant can be propagated through seed or by division of the rootstock. For best results, the seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Oxytropis sajanensis

Oxytropis sajanensis can be found in the steppes of Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to Mongolia.

Oxytropis sajanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis sajanensis?

Oxytropis sajanensis

What is the family of Oxytropis sajanensis?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Oxytropis sajanensis?

Sajan 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