Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinifer
ID:
199766

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vassilcz.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R.20: 249 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199095

Common Names

  • Oxytropis spinifer
  • Spiny Oxytropis
  • Spiny Vetch

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Description

Oxytropis spinifer (also called Spiny Locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and Canada. It has a long, slender stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis spinifer is used as a fodder crop for livestock, and also as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis spinifer has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters at the ends of stems. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis spinifer can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Oxytropis spinifer

Oxytropis spinifer can be found in China.

Oxytropis spinifer FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxytropis spinifer?

Oxytropis spinifer

What are the common uses of Oxytropis spinifer?

Oxytropis spinifer is used as a medicinal plant and as a food source.

Where is Oxytropis spinifer found?

Oxytropis spinifer is found in Central Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Europe.

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