Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridiflava
ID:
209581

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kom.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.13: 227 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208910

Common Names

  • Viridiflava Locoweed
  • Green-Flowered Locoweed
  • Green-Yellow Locoweed

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Description

Oxytropis viridiflava (also called Green-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 viridiflava is used as a fodder plant for livestock, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis viridiflava 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis viridiflava 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 viridiflava

Oxytropis viridiflava can be found in the Caucasus Mountains and in the mountains of Central Asia.

Oxytropis viridiflava FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis viridiflava?

Oxytropis viridiflava

What is the common name of Oxytropis viridiflava?

Green-flowered Oxytropis

What is the habitat of Oxytropis viridiflava?

Grasslands and steppes

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