Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
staintonii
ID:
389505

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vassilcz.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol.83(6): 109 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388837

Common Names

  • Oxytropis staintonii
  • Stainton's Locoweed
  • Stainton's Oxytropis

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Description

Oxytropis staintonii (also called Stainton's Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has an underground tuber and grows in dry grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis staintonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis staintonii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis staintonii is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained, light soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. The plants should be spaced about 20 cm apart.

Where to Find Oxytropis staintonii

Oxytropis staintonii is native to Brazil and can be found in wet forests and savannas.

Oxytropis staintonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis staintonii?

Oxytropis staintonii

What is the common name of Oxytropis staintonii?

Stainton's locoweed

What is the family of Oxytropis staintonii?

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