Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triphylla
ID:
1055525

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pall.) DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Astragalogia: 77 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054863

Common Names

  • Oxytropis triphylla
  • Three-Leaved Oxytropis
  • Three-Leaved Locoweed

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Description

Oxytropis triphylla (also called three-leaved milk-vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.3 m in height. It is native to Europe and Asia, and grows in dry, sandy, and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytropis triphylla is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer. It has also been used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytropis triphylla has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytropis triphylla is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to temperate Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Oxytropis triphylla

Oxytropis triphylla can be found in the steppes of Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to Mongolia.

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:511951-1: Based on the initial data import