Falseglandular Crazyweed

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Falseglandular Crazyweed

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Oxytropis pseudoglandulosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Oxytropis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Oxytropis pseudoglandulosa, exhibits a specific geographical range across East and Central Asia. Its distribution is primarily concentrated within the territories of China and Mongolia. In China, the species can be found specifically within the Qinghai province. Moving north, it also inhabits the vast landscapes of Mongolia. Consequently, the plant thrives in these particular high-altitude or continental regions.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Oxytropis pseudoglandulosa is characterized by its classification as a perennial species, a growth habit that allows it to persist through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle within a single year. As a perennial, the plant establishes a long-term presence in its habitat, often developing robust root systems that facilitate survival during dormant periods. This life cycle enables the plant to accumulate resources over several years, contributing to its ability to flower and reproduce repeatedly throughout its lifespan, distinguishing it from annual or biennial life strategies.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Oxytropis pseudoglandulosas is characterized by a terrestrial habitat, as it is not an aquatic or semiaquatic species. It exhibits a growth form consistent with a herb and a forb, lacking any significant structural complexity found in larger woody plants. The plant functions as an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies such as obligatory or facultative attachment to hosts. Furthermore, its physical structure is strictly non-woody, maintaining a soft, herbaceous consistency throughout its development.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Oxytropis pseudoglandulosa has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Fokienol, Hexadecanoic acid, METHYL BENZOATE, TRICOSANE.

Fokienol

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Hexadecanoic acid

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

METHYL BENZOATE

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

TRICOSANE

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Oxytropis pseudoglandulosa has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.

Antibacterial

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations