Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
barba-mosis
ID:
553839

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ehrenb. ex Fisch.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou26(II): 486 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553171



Common Names

  • Barba-mosis Astragalus
  • Barba-mosis Milkvetch
  • Barba-mosis Locoweed


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Description

Astragalus barba-mosis (also called 'Barbamosis Milkvetch', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and has small, white flowers with purple veins.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus barba-mosis 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 barba-mosis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus barba-mosis is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Astragalus barba-mosis

Astragalus barba-mosis can be found in the East Azerbaijan province of Iran.

Astragalus barba-mosis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus barba-mosis?

Astragalus barba-mosis

What is the common name of Astragalus barba-mosis?

Barba-mosis Milkvetch

Where is Astragalus barba-mosis found?

Astragalus barba-mosis is found in Iran.

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

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg (1795-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrenb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:476380-1: Based on the initial data import