Haller’s oxytropis (Oxytropis halleri, Syn. Fl. Germ. Helv., ed. 2: 200 (1843))

Family: Fabaceae

Author: Bunge ex W.D.J.Koch

Bibliography: Syn. Fl. Germ. Helv., ed. 2: 200 (1843)

Year: 1843

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Oxytropis

Vegetable: False

Observations: European Mts.

Description

Haller’s oxytropis, scientifically named Oxytropis halleri, thrives predominantly in the mountainous regions of Europe. This elegant member of the Fabaceae family was formally classified in 1843 by botanist Alexander von Bunge and Wilhelm Daniel Joseph Koch.

Renowned for its resilience, Haller’s oxytropis graces alpine meadows and rocky outcrops with its delicate, pea-like blossoms. The flowers of this perennial species, typically exhibiting hues of purple and blue, form clusters that add a splash of color against the stark landscape of high-altitude terrains.

The plant’s adaptability to challenging environments highlights its remarkable evolutionary journey within Europe’s diverse mountain ranges. As such, Haller’s oxytropis not only contributes to the ecological biodiversity but also enhances the aesthetic value of the ecosystems it inhabits.

While often encountered during botanical explorations in European mountains, the presence of Haller’s oxytropis is a testament to the rich floral diversity that these regions sustain.

Common Names

Pol: ostrolódka hallera
Eng: purple oxytropis, purple mountain milk-vetch
Cym: meingel porffor, meingil porffor
Gla: ogsatropas corcarach
En: Haller’s Oxytropis, Purple oxytropis, Purple Mountain Milk-Vetch
It: Astragalo di Haller
Pl: Ostrolódka Hallera
Gd: Ogsatropas Corcarach
Cy: Meingel Porffor, Meingil Porffor

Synonyms

• Spiesia halleri ((Bunge ex W.D.J.Koch) Kuntze)

Distribution

• Albania (native)
• Austria (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• France (native)
• Great Britain (native)
• Italy (native)
• Poland (native)
• Romania (native)
• Spain (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Ukraine (native)

Additional Images

Leaf

Taken Aug 12, 2020 by Diego Alex (cc-by-sa)

Flower

Taken Jun 15, 2021 by helene Carteret (cc-by-sa)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• WFO (No URL)
• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:511514-1)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5361240)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Oxytropis halleri Koch)

Specifications

Growth

Ph maximum: 8.0

Ph minimum: 7.5

Light: 8

Atmospheric humidity: 4

Soil nutriments: 2