Oxytropis subpodoloba - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.C.Li
Source:
ildis
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Fl. Xizang.2: 864 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199103
Common Names
- Oxytropis subpodoloba
- Subpodolobate Oxytropis
- Subpodolobate Vetch
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Oxytropis subpodoloba (also called Subpodolobus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis subpodoloba is used as a fodder crop for livestock, and also as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis subpodoloba has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters at the ends of stems. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis subpodoloba can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Oxytropis subpodoloba
Oxytropis subpodoloba can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 3,000-4,000 m.
Oxytropis subpodoloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis subpodoloba?
Oxytropis subpodoloba
What is the common name of Oxytropis subpodoloba?
Subpodolobous Locoweed
What is the growth habit of Oxytropis subpodoloba?
It is a perennial herb with a prostrate or decumbent growth habit.
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
Pei Chun Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Li' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Oxytropis subpodoloba P.C.Li: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.