Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
199622

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pall.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Astragalogia: 83 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198951

Common Names

  • Oxytropis Microphylla
  • Microphylla Oxytropis
  • Microphylla Milkvetch

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Synonyms

  • Astragalus microphyllus (Pall.) Pall. [illegitimate]
  • Phaca microphylla Pall. [valid]
  • Oxytropis tibetica Bunge [valid]
  • Spiesia polyadenia Freyn [valid]
  • Astragalus diphyllus Lam. [valid]
  • Oxytropis grenardii Franch. [valid]
  • Spiesia microphylla (Pall.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Spiesia thibetica (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
  • Oxytropis microphylla albiflora P.Yan & M.M.Gao [invalid]
  • Astragalus polyphyllus Willd. [unknown]

Description

Oxytropis microphylla (also called Small-leaved Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a woody stem and is typically found in dry grasslands and steppes. It is a low-growing plant with a height of up to 20 cm and has yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis microphylla has been used to treat fever and inflammation, as well as to reduce pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis microphylla has white to pale yellow flowers with a diameter of 5-7 mm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis microphylla is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. The plant can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Oxytropis microphylla

Oxytropis microphylla can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Spain and Portugal.

Oxytropis microphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis microphylla?

Oxytropis microphylla

What is the common name of Oxytropis microphylla?

Small-leaved locoweed

Where does Oxytropis microphylla grow?

Oxytropis microphylla is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California.

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.