Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
ildis
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7, 22(1): 103 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185528
Common Names
- Strobilacea Oxytropis
- Oxytropis Strobilacea
- Strobilacea Locoweed
Synonyms
- Spiesia strobilacea (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
- Oxytropis strobilacea longibracteata Polozhij [valid]
- Oxytropis strobilacea nigrocarpa Polozhij [valid]
- Oxytropis strobilacea sublanata Polozhij [valid]
- Oxytropis strobilacea macrantha Polozhij [unknown]
Description
Oxytropis strobilacea (also called Strobilaceous Locoweed, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Spain, with small, bright yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis strobilacea is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis strobilacea has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis strobilacea is a species of evergreen shrub native to Spain. It is a low-growing plant with small, yellow flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Oxytropis strobilacea
Oxytropis strobilacea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in the region.
Oxytropis strobilacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis strobilacea?
Oxytropis strobilacea
What is the common name of Oxytropis strobilacea?
Strobilacea broom
What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis strobilacea?
It is found in dry and rocky areas in the Mediterranean region
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