Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichosphaera
ID:
189658

Status:
valid

Authors:
Freyn

Source:
ildis

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier, sér. 2, 6: 193 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188987

Common Names

  • Trichosphaera Locoweed
  • Oxytropis trichosphaera
  • Trichosphaera Locoweed

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Synonyms

  • Spiesia trichosphaera Freyn [valid]
  • Astragalus trichosphaerus (Freyn) Freyn [valid]

Description

Oxytropis trichosphaera (also called Trichosphaera 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 trichosphaera 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 trichosphaera 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 trichosphaera 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 trichosphaera

Oxytropis trichosphaera is native to the Caucasus region, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

Oxytropis trichosphaera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis trichosphaera?

Oxytropis trichosphaera

What is the common name of Oxytropis trichosphaera?

Trichosphaeric locoweed

What type of plant is Oxytropis trichosphaera?

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