Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.H.Wu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Fl. Kunlunica2: 730 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346679
Common Names
- Xidatanensis Oxytropis
- Oxytropis
- Oxytropis Xidatanensis
Description
Oxytropis xidatanensis (also called Xidatan Oxytropis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to China. It has a stout stem and is about 30-50 cm tall. Its leaves are pinnate and have 5-7 pairs of leaflets. The flowers are yellow and have a calyx with 5 teeth. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis xidatanensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis xidatanensis has yellow flowers with yellow stamens, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis xidatanensis is a perennial legume native to China. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-prepared seedbed. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Oxytropis xidatanensis
Oxytropis xidatanensis can be found in the Xidatan Mountains of Qinghai Province, China.
Oxytropis xidatanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis xidatanensis?
Oxytropis xidatanensis
What is the family of Oxytropis xidatanensis?
Fabaceae
What is the habitat of Oxytropis xidatanensis?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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
Yu Hu Wu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.Wu' in the authors string.