Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
setosa
ID:
209514

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pall.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Astragalogia: 71 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208843

Common Names

  • Oxytropis setosa
  • Oxytropis Setosa
  • Oxytropis Setosa

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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis setosa aigulakensis (Saposhn.) Krylov [unknown]
  • Astragalus setosus Pall. [valid]
  • Spiesia setosa (Pall.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Oxytropis setosa (also called Bristly Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia, specifically Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It grows in dry, rocky soils, often in mountain meadows and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oxytropis setosa sub. aigulak (Saposhn.) Polozhij
Oxytropis setosa sub. setosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxytropis setosa 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 setosa 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 setosa

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

Oxytropis setosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis setosa?

Oxytropis setosa

What is the common name of Oxytropis setosa?

Setosa

What is the habitat of Oxytropis setosa?

Grassy meadows and rocky slopes

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.