crazyweed
Oxytropis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Crazyweed, scientifically known as Oxytropis, is a resilient genus of flowering plants within the legume family. Found across diverse habitats from deserts to alpine regions, these hardy perennials are valued in traditional medicine for their bioactive compounds. They offer significant botanical interest for their potential pharmacological properties and ecological importance.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Crazyweed · Locoweed · 2 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Aragallus
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- crazyweed
- locoweed
- Oxytropises
- locoweeds
Scientific Names
Accepted name
OxytropisSynonyms
- Aragallus
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Aragallus
German:
- Spitzkiele
- Spitzkiel
- Spitzfahne
- Fahnenwicken
- Fahnenwicke
- Spitzkiel
- Fahnenwicken
- Spitzkiele
French:
- oxytrope
- Oxytropes
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is specifically situated in the family Fabaceae. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its classification within the genus Oxytropis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Oxytropis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented in the countries of Finland, Norway, and Sweden. It can also be found inhabiting the landscapes of Great Britain. Additionally, the species extends its range into Middle Europe, specifically within Austria. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various northern and central European environments.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Hungary |
| Middle Europe | Poland |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Oxytropis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include swainsonine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| swainsonine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
swainsonine
- Journal of natural toxins
Conditions
Oxytropis has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include estrus, hydrops, libido, pain, reproductive behavior.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Estrus | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hydrops | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Libido | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pain | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Reproductive behavior | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Estrus
- Journal of natural toxins
Hydrops
- Journal of natural toxins
Libido
- Journal of natural toxins
Pain
- Frontiers in plant science
Reproductive behavior
- Journal of natural toxins