Astragalus bethlehemiticus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bethlehemiticus
ID:
1054866
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
tro
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.9: 85 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054204
Common Names
- Bethlehem Milkvetch
- Bethlehem Astragalus
- Bethlehem Locoweed
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Astragalus bethlehemiticus (also called Bethlehem Milk-vetch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus bethlehemiticus is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astragalus bethlehemiticus has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seed is a small, round shape. The seedlings have short, thick stems with small, oval leaves.
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Astragalus bethlehemiticus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer months.
Where to Find Astragalus bethlehemiticus
Astragalus bethlehemiticus is native to the western United States, from California to Montana and east to Wyoming and Colorado.
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:476429-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Astragalus bethlehemiticus Boiss.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.