Status:
valid
Authors:
Knjaz.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad)86(2): 85 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389279
Common Names
- Sibajensis Locoweed
- Oxytropis Sibajensis
- Sibajensis Loco
Description
Oxytropis sibajensis (also called Sibajensis Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central Asia and the Himalayas. It has a woody stem and can grow up to 1 meter tall. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis sibajensis is used as a food source for livestock, as a forage crop, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Oxytropis sibajensis has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers. Seeds: The seeds of Oxytropis sibajensis are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Oxytropis sibajensis seedlings have thin, green leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis sibajensis is a perennial plant that grows in a clump. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division or by seed in spring.
Where to Find Oxytropis sibajensis
Oxytropis sibajensis is native to the mountains of Central Asia.
Oxytropis sibajensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis sibajensis?
Oxytropis sibajensis
What is the common name of Oxytropis sibajensis?
Sibajensis Oxytropis
What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis sibajensis?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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