Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sordida
ID:
164394

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

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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.

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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

References

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:511881-1: Based on the initial data import