Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xidatanensis
ID:
1334225

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.H.Wu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Fl. Kunlunica2: 730 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346679

Common Names

  • Xidatanensis Oxytropis
  • Oxytropis
  • Oxytropis Xidatanensis

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Description

Oxytropis xidatanensis (also called Xidatan Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to China. It has a stout stem and is about 30-50 cm tall. Its leaves are pinnate and have 5-7 pairs of leaflets. The flowers are yellow and have a calyx with 5 teeth. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis xidatanensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis xidatanensis has yellow flowers with yellow stamens, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis xidatanensis is a perennial legume native to China. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-prepared seedbed. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Oxytropis xidatanensis

Oxytropis xidatanensis can be found in the Xidatan Mountains of Qinghai Province, China.

Oxytropis xidatanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis xidatanensis?

Oxytropis xidatanensis

What is the family of Oxytropis xidatanensis?

Fabaceae

What is the habitat of Oxytropis xidatanensis?

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

References

Yu Hu Wu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.Wu' in the authors string.