Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sivehensis
ID:
1325975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maassoumi & Amini Rad

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot.19: 25 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338429


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Description

Oxytropis sivehensis (also called Siveh Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb up to 1 m tall, native to Iran. It grows in dry montane forests, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis sivehensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis sivehensis has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis sivehensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division of the root clump or by seed. Seeds should be sown in early spring and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Oxytropis sivehensis

Oxytropis sivehensis can be found in the Himalayas and other parts of Asia.

Oxytropis sivehensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis sivehensis?

Oxytropis sivehensis

What is the common name of Oxytropis sivehensis?

Siveh Locoweed

Where does Oxytropis sivehensis grow?

It is native to Iran

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

Ali Asghar Maassoumi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maassoumi' in the authors string.
Mohammad Amini Rad: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Amini Rad' in the authors string.