Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) Pers.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1807
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl.2: 332 (1807)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163723
Common Names
- Sordid Oxytropis
- Sordid Locoweed
- Common Sordid Oxytropis
Synonyms
- Astragalus sordidus Willd. [valid]
- Oxytropis campestris sordida (Willd.) C.Hartm. [unknown]
- Phaca sordida (Willd.) Wahlenb. [valid]
- Spiesia sordida (Willd.) Kuntze [valid]
- Phaca campestris sordida (Willd.) Wahlenb. [valid]
- Phaca campestris sordida (Willd.) Wahlenb. [unknown]
- Oxytropis campestris sordida (Willd.) W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
Description
Oxytropis sordida (also called Sordid Oxytropis, among many other common names) is an annual plant with a height of up to 1 meter. It has a woody stem and its leaves are pinnate. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis sordida is used as a cover crop and forage crop. It is also used as a soil improver and to reduce soil erosion.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Oxytropis sordida sub. arctolenensis Jurtzev
Oxytropis sordida sub. schamurinii Jurtzev
Oxytropis sordida sub. sordida
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis sordida has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are light green and have two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis sordida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and hardy in USDA zones 5-9.
Where to Find Oxytropis sordida
Oxytropis sordida is native to the western United States, including California, Nevada, and Arizona.
Oxytropis sordida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis sordida?
Oxytropis sordida
What is the common name of Oxytropis sordida?
Sordid Oxytropis
What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis sordida?
Dry open woodlands and grasslands
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