Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
aduncus
ID:
190592

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 3: 1269 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189921



Common Names

  • Adunc Milkvetch
  • Adunc Astragalus
  • Adunc Locoweed


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus medicagineus Boiss. [valid]
  • Astragalus expansus Boiss. [valid]
  • Astragalus xylorrhizus Freyn & Sint. [illegitimate]
  • Macrosema aduncum (Willd.) Steven [valid]
  • Tragacantha medicaginea (Boiss.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha expansa (Boiss.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Astragalus kadschoroides Ranjbar [valid]
  • Astragalus pseudovegetus Podlech & Ekici [valid]
  • Astragalus tunceliensis Podlech & Ekici [valid]
  • Astragalus bingoellensis Podlech [valid]
  • Astragalus cumanus Willd. ex Steud. [valid]
  • Astragalus zemeraniensis Eig [valid]
  • Astragalus bithynicus Podlech & Sytin [valid]
  • Astragalus xylobasis angustissimus Bornm. [valid]
  • Astragalus xylobasis angustus (Freyn & Sint.) Freyn & Bornm. [unknown]
  • Astragalus chaborasicus Boiss. & Hausskn. [valid]
  • Astragalus aduncus chaborasicus (Boiss. & Hausskn.) Ponert [valid]
  • Astragalus xylobasis angustus (Freyn & Sint.) Ponert [unknown]
  • Astragalus xylorrhizus angustus Freyn & Sint. [unknown]
  • Astragalus aduncus paucijugus Trautv. [valid]
  • Astragalus chaborasicus singarensis Eig [valid]
  • Astragalus kotschyanus medicagineus (Boiss.) Boiss. [valid]
  • Astragalus medicagineus expansus (Boiss.) Eig [valid]
  • Astragalus medicagineus paucijugus Eig [valid]
  • Astragalus onobrychis aduncus (Willd.) Ledeb. [valid]
  • Astragalus onobrychis orientalis DC. [valid]
  • Astragalus zemeraniensis muslemiensis Eig [unknown]
  • Astragalus zemeraniensis petraensis Eig [unknown]
  • Astragalus xylobasis Freyn & Bornm. [unknown]

Description

Astragalus aduncus (also called 'Hook-billed Milkvetch', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. It has a woody rootstock and pinnately divided leaves. It grows in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus aduncus is used as a medicinal herb, as a food source, and for its nitrogen-fixing properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus aduncus has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus aduncus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Astragalus aduncus

Astragalus aduncus is native to Europe and can be found in countries such as France, Germany, and Italy.

Astragalus aduncus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus aduncus?

Astragalus aduncus

What is the common name of Astragalus aduncus?

Aduncus Milkvetch

What is the natural habitat of Astragalus aduncus?

Dry, rocky slopes

Species in the Astragalus genus

Astragalus rumelicus, Astragalus nevadensis, Astragalus tymphresteus, Astragalus alpinus, Astragalus penduliflorus, Astragalus anni-novi, Astragalus austroargentinus, Astragalus beatleyae, Astragalus iselyi, Astragalus moranii, Astragalus neoburkartianus, Astragalus neuquenensis, Astragalus oxyphysopsis, Astragalus phoenix, Astragalus sanctorum, Astragalus schinetorum, Astragalus amnis-amissi, Astragalus ampullarius, Astragalus andersonii, Astragalus anemophilus, Astragalus anisus, Astragalus applegatii, Astragalus aquilonius, Astragalus arequipensis, Astragalus argentinus, Astragalus argophyllus, Astragalus aridus, Astragalus arizonicus, Astragalus arrectus, Astragalus arthurii, Astragalus asclepiadoides, Astragalus asplundii, Astragalus asymmetricus, Astragalus atratus, Astragalus austiniae, Astragalus beathii, Astragalus beckwithii, Astragalus bellus, Astragalus bernardinus, Astragalus berteri, Astragalus bicristatus, Astragalus bisulcatus, Astragalus bodinii, Astragalus bolanderi, Astragalus bourgovii, Astragalus brackenridgei, Astragalus brandegei, Astragalus brauntonii, Astragalus brazoensis, Astragalus breweri,

Species in the Fabaceae family