Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
209544

Status:
valid

Authors:
Palib.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier, sér. 2, 8: 160 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208873

Common Names

  • Prairie Locoweed
  • Narrow-Leaved Locoweed
  • Tenuous Locoweed

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Description

Oxytropis tenuis (also called Slender Locoweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes. It has a taproot and its leaves are alternate, linear to lanceolate, and have entire margins. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are pods.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis tenuis is used as a fodder plant for livestock, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Oxytropis tenuis are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a light green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis tenuis can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Oxytropis tenuis

Oxytropis tenuis can be found in the Altai Mountains of Central Asia, including the countries of Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Russia.

Oxytropis tenuis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis tenuis?

Oxytropis tenuis

What is the common name of Oxytropis tenuis?

Slender locoweed

What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis tenuis?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

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