Astragalus austrokhorasanicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
austrokhorasanicus
ID:
553804
Status:
valid
Authors:
Podlech
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien, B105: 571 (2003 publ. 2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553136
Common Names
- Austrokhorasanicus Astragalus
- Astragalus austrokhorasanicus
- Austrokhorasanicus Astragalus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astragalus austrokhorasanicus (also called Austrokhorasanian Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Iran, Turkey, and Armenia. It typically grows in dry, stony, and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus austrokhorasanicus is a medicinal plant used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments including coughs, colds, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astragalus austrokhorasanicus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender seedpod. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Astragalus austrokhorasanicus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soils. It prefers a slightly alkaline soil and is drought tolerant. It requires minimal maintenance and can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate, sow the seeds in spring and keep them moist until germination occurs. The seedlings can then be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Astragalus austrokhorasanicus
Astragalus austrokhorasanicus is native to Iran and can be found in dry grasslands.
Astragalus austrokhorasanicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus austrokhorasanicus?
Astragalus austrokhorasanicus
What type of plant is Astragalus austrokhorasanicus?
A shrub
Where is Astragalus austrokhorasanicus found?
It is found in Central Asia
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
Dietrich Podlech (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podlech' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60432546-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Astragalus austrokhorasanicus Podlech: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.