Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taochensis
ID:
199776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kom.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.13: 232 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199105

Common Names

  • Oxytropis taochensis
  • Tao-Chen's Oxytropis
  • TaoChen Oxytropis

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Description

Oxytropis taochensis (also called Taochen Oxytropis, 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 taochensis is used as a fodder crop for livestock, and also as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis taochensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis taochensis 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 taochensis

Oxytropis taochensis can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 3,000-4,000 m.

Oxytropis taochensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis taochensis?

Oxytropis taochensis

What is the common name of Oxytropis taochensis?

Tao Chen's Locoweed

What is the growth habit of Oxytropis taochensis?

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