Status:
valid
Authors:
Forssk.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1775
Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab.: 139 (1775)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212437
Common Names
- Astragalus Annularis
- Ring Milk-Vetch
- Ring Astragalus
Synonyms
- Astragalus maculatus Lam. [valid]
- Astragalus subulatus Desf. [valid]
- Astragalus trimorphus Viv. [valid]
- Oxytropis annularis (Forssk.) DC. [valid]
- Tragacantha annularis (Forssk.) Kuntze [valid]
- Astragalus annularis brevipedunculatus Herder [unknown]
Description
Astragalus annularis (also called Ringed Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It grows in sandy soils and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus annularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astragalus annularis has yellow-green flowers with a purple-brown center. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Astragalus annularis is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sandy soils. It is native to Europe and is a member of the Fabaceae family. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in late summer or early autumn and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Astragalus annularis
Astragalus annularis can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Astragalus annularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus annularis?
Astragalus annularis
What is the common name of Astragalus annularis?
Annular Milkvetch
What is the natural habitat of Astragalus annularis?
Dry, sandy soils in open woodlands
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