Status:
valid
Authors:
Schrenk
Source:
ildis
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Bull. Cl. Phys.-Math. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg3: 307 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208675
Common Names
- Oxytropis Gebleriana
- Gebleriana Locoweed
- Gebleriana Oxytropis
Synonyms
- Oxytropis mugodsharica Bunge [valid]
- Spiesia mugodscharica (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Oxytropis gebleriana (also called Gebler's Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia, typically found in dry grasslands and steppes. It has a woody stem and its leaves are compound and alternate. The flowers are white and yellow, and the fruits are pods.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis gebleriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in dried flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis gebleriana has yellow flowers with a white center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis gebleriana is a hardy, perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, Oxytropis gebleriana can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Oxytropis gebleriana
Oxytropis gebleriana can be found in Central Asia.
Oxytropis gebleriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis gebleriana?
Oxytropis gebleriana
What is the common name of Oxytropis gebleriana?
Gebler's locoweed
What is the family of Oxytropis gebleriana?
Fabaceae
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