Status:
valid
Authors:
Vassilcz.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast.24: 133 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388870
Common Names
- Oxytropis valerii
- Valerii Locoweed
- Valerii Oxytropis
Description
Oxytropis valerii (also called Valer's Oxytropis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has a slender stem and is found in grassland and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis valerii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxytropis valerii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis valerii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally. Pruning is not necessary.
Where to Find Oxytropis valerii
Oxytropis valerii can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to the Himalayas.
Oxytropis valerii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis valerii?
Oxytropis valerii
What is the common name of Oxytropis valerii?
Valer's Oxytropis
What is the natural habitat of Oxytropis valerii?
It is found in dry, rocky habitats in the western United States and Canada.
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