Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge ex Boiss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient.2: 503 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188973
Common Names
- Savellanica Oxytropis
- Oxytropis Savellanica
- Savellanica Locoweed
Synonyms
- Oxytropis carduchorum Hedge [valid]
- Spiesia sawellanica (Bunge ex Boiss.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Oxytropis savellanica (also called Savella Oxytropis, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that is native to the Caucasus region. It has a woody stem and is usually found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis savellanica is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, as a forage plant for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxytropis savellanica is a yellow-white color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped legume. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis savellanica is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rootstock.
Where to Find Oxytropis savellanica
Oxytropis savellanica can be found in parts of Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
Oxytropis savellanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis savellanica?
Oxytropis savellanica
What is the common name of Oxytropis savellanica?
Savellan locoweed
What type of plant is Oxytropis savellanica?
Herbaceous perennial
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