Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tragacanthoides
ID:
199779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. ex DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 280 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199108

Common Names

  • Oxytropis tragacanthoides
  • Tragacanth-like Oxytropis
  • Tragacanthlike Oxytropis

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Synonyms

  • Oxytropis paratragacanthoides Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Oxytropis paratraganthoides Vassilcz. [valid]
  • Spiesia tragacanthodes (Fisch. ex DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Oxytropis tragacanthoides parviflora Polozhij [invalid]
  • Oxytropis tragacanthoides curaica Revuschkin [invalid]
  • Oxytropis tragacanthoides glabra Peschkova [invalid]
  • Oxytropis tragacanthoides parviflora Polozhij ex Krivenko [unknown]
  • Oxytropis tragacanthoides glabra Peschkova ex Krivenko [unknown]

Description

Oxytropis tragacanthoides (also called Tragacanth 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 tragacanthoides is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis tragacanthoides 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 tragacanthoides 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 tragacanthoides

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

Oxytropis tragacanthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis tragacanthoides?

Oxytropis tragacanthoides

What is the common name of Oxytropis tragacanthoides?

Tragacanth Locoweed

What is the growth habit of Oxytropis tragacanthoides?

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

References

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.