Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomoriensis
ID:
1427868

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kit Tan, Shuka & Vold

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytol. Balcan.23: 131 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001444033

Common Names

  • Oxytropis tomoriensis
  • Tomori Oxytropis
  • Tomori's Oxytropis

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Description

Oxytropis tomoriensis (also called Tomori, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Mongolia. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has yellow or white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis tomoriensis 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 tomoriensis are small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis tomoriensis 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 tomoriensis

Oxytropis tomoriensis can be found in the alpine meadows of the Himalayas, from Afghanistan to Bhutan.

Oxytropis tomoriensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis tomoriensis?

Oxytropis tomoriensis

What is the common name of Oxytropis tomoriensis?

Tomori's locoweed

What is the family of Oxytropis tomoriensis?

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

References

Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.
Gert Vold: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vold' in the authors string.
Lulëzim Shuka: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shuka' in the authors string.