Status:
valid
Authors:
Jurtzev
Source:
ildis
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad)73: 1650 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208896
Common Names
- Uniflora Locoweed
- One-Flowered Locoweed
- Single-Flowered Locoweed
Description
Oxytropis uniflora (also called One-flowered locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has a long taproot, and its stems are up to 30 cm tall. It grows in dry meadows, steppes, and mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis uniflora is used as a fodder plant for livestock, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis uniflora has small, yellow flowers with a long, curved spur. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis uniflora is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the steppes of Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. When propagating by cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in the summer and root them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Oxytropis uniflora
Oxytropis uniflora can be found in the Caucasus Mountains and in the mountains of Central Asia.
Oxytropis uniflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis uniflora?
Oxytropis uniflora
What is the common name of Oxytropis uniflora?
One-flowered locoweed
What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis uniflora?
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