Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salukensis
ID:
1427865

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maassoumi

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot.19: 22 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001444030

Common Names

  • Oxytropis salukensis
  • Saluki Oxytropis
  • Saluki's Oxytropis

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Description

Oxytropis salukensis (also called Saluk's locoweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central Asia and Siberia. It has a thin stem and its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and entire. It is found in steppes and semi-deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis salukensis is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine, and is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxytropis salukensis is a white to pinkish-purple pea-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis salukensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Oxytropis salukensis

Oxytropis salukensis is native to China.

Oxytropis salukensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis salukensis?

Oxytropis salukensis

What is the common name of Oxytropis salukensis?

Saluk's locoweed

What is the family of Oxytropis salukensis?

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

Ali Asghar Maassoumi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maassoumi' in the authors string.