Status:
valid
Authors:
Maassoumi
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert.129: 38 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001444032
Common Names
- Oxytropis sutakensis
- Sutak Oxytropis
- Sutak's Oxytropis
Description
Oxytropis sutakensis (also called Sutak's Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has yellow flowers and grows in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis sutakensis is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine, and is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Oxytropis sutakensis are small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis sutakensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Oxytropis sutakensis
Oxytropis sutakensis can be found in the alpine meadows of the Himalayas, from Afghanistan to Bhutan.
Oxytropis sutakensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis sutakensis?
Oxytropis sutakensis
What is the common name of Oxytropis sutakensis?
Sutaken's locoweed
What is the family of Oxytropis sutakensis?
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