Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
aureus
ID:
190984

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Roy. Sci. Hist. (Berlin)1794-1795: 29 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190313



Common Names

  • Golden Milkvetch
  • Golden Milk-Vetch
  • Golden Vetch


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Synonyms

  • Astracantha aurea (Willd.) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Astragalus turrillianus Parsa [valid]
  • Astragalus chromolepis Boiss. & Hohen. [valid]
  • Astracantha flavirubens (Al.Fed., Fed. & Rzazade) Podle [unknown]
  • Astragalus flavirubens Al.Fed., Fed. & Rzazade [valid]
  • Tragacantha pseudotragacantha (Pall.) Steven [valid]
  • Tragacantha aureus (Willd.) Steven [valid]
  • Astragalus macropodius Fisch. [valid]
  • Astracantha aurea (Willd.) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha flavirubens (Al.Fed., Fed. & Rzazade) Podlech [valid]
  • Astragalus aureus bracteolatus (Širj. & Rech.f.) Parsa [valid]
  • Astragalus aureus bracteolatus Širj. & Rech.f. [valid]
  • Astragalus aureus gaubeanus Bornm. & Širj. [valid]
  • Astragalus aureus chromolepis (Boiss. & Hohen.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Astragalus aureus glabrescens Širj. [unknown]
  • Astragalus aureus macropodius Širj. [unknown]
  • Astragalus sivasicus Bunge [unknown]
  • Tragacantha sivasica (Bunge) Kunze [unknown]
  • Astragalus pseudotragacantha Pall. [unknown]

Description

Astragalus aureus (also called Golden Milkvetch, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and small, yellow spines. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus aureus is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus aureus has small, yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus aureus is a perennial plant that is best grown from seed. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and will tolerate dry conditions.

Where to Find Astragalus aureus

Astragalus aureus is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is typically found in the states of Utah, Nevada, and California.

Astragalus aureus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus aureus?

Astragalus aureus

What is the common name of Astragalus aureus?

Golden Milkvetch

What is the habitat of Astragalus aureus?

Open woods, thickets, and roadsides

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