Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
szovitsii
ID:
189652

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Buhse

Source:
ildis

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou12: 57 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188981

Common Names

  • Szovitsii Locoweed
  • Oxytropis szovitsii
  • Szovitsii Locoweed

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Synonyms

  • Spiesia szovitzii (Boiss. & Buhse) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Oxytropis szovitsii (also called Szovits Oxytropis, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that is native to the Caucasus region. It has a woody stem and is usually found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis szovitsii is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, as a forage plant for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxytropis szovitsii is a pale yellow, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis szovitsii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Oxytropis szovitsii

Oxytropis szovitsii is native to Iran and can be found in dry, mountainous areas of the country.

Oxytropis szovitsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis szovitsii?

Oxytropis szovitsii

What is the common name of Oxytropis szovitsii?

Szovits' locoweed

What type of plant is Oxytropis szovitsii?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Alexander Buhse (1821-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buhse' in the authors string.