Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
atropilosulus
ID:
213123

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst.) Bunge

Source:
ildis

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7, 15(1): 4 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212452



Common Names

  • Astragalus Atropilosulus
  • Atropilosulus Milk-Vetch
  • Atropilosulus Astragalus


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Synonyms

  • Diplotheca atropilosula Hochst. [valid]

Description

Astragalus atropilosulus (also called Atropilosulus 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 atropilosulus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Astragalus atropilosulus sub. abyssinicus (Hochst.) J.B.Gillett
Astragalus atropilosulus sub. burkeanus (Harv.) J.B.Gillett
Astragalus atropilosulus var. coerulescens (Chiov.) J.B.Gillett
Astragalus atropilosulus sub. atropilosulus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus atropilosulus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus atropilosulus is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When planting in the ground, make sure to space the plants at least 1 foot apart. For best results, fertilize the plants with a balanced fertilizer every 6-8 weeks.

Where to Find Astragalus atropilosulus

Astragalus atropilosulus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Astragalus atropilosulus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus atropilosulus?

Astragalus atropilosulus

What is the common name of Astragalus atropilosulus?

Atropilosulus Milkvetch

What is the natural habitat of Astragalus atropilosulus?

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

References

Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.