Status:
valid
Authors:
Jáv.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok19: 34 (1920 publ. 1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183447
Common Names
- Urumov's Oxytropis
- Urumov Oxytropis
- Urumov's Oxytrope
Description
Oxytropis urumovii (also called Urumov's Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, rocky slopes and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis urumovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis urumovii has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis urumovii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Oxytropis urumovii
Oxytropis urumovii can be found in the Balkan Peninsula, including parts of Bulgaria, Serbia, and Montenegro.
Oxytropis urumovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis urumovii?
Oxytropis urumovii
What is the family of Oxytropis urumovii?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Oxytropis urumovii?
Urumov's Oxytropis
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