Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shennongjiaensis
ID:
1427866

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.G.Zhang, J.T.Chen, T.Deng & H.Sun

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys149: 120 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001444031

Common Names

  • Oxytropis shennongjiaensis
  • Shennongjia Oxytropis
  • Shennongjia's Oxytropis

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Description

Oxytropis shennongjiaensis (also called Shennongjia Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has yellow flowers and grows in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis shennongjiaensis 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 flowers of Oxytropis shennongjiaensis are small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis shennongjiaensis 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 shennongjiaensis

Oxytropis shennongjiaensis is native to China.

Oxytropis shennongjiaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis shennongjiaensis?

Oxytropis shennongjiaensis

What is the common name of Oxytropis shennongjiaensis?

Shennongjia's locoweed

What is the family of Oxytropis shennongjiaensis?

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

Sun Hang (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Sun' in the authors string.
Dai Gui Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.G.Zhang' in the authors string.
Tao Deng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Deng' in the authors string.