Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Fedtsch.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Sovetsk. Bot.1937(4): 133 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186874
Common Names
- Bornmueller's Milkvetch
- Astragalus Bornmuellerianus
- Mountain Milkvetch
Synonyms
- Astragalus bornmullerianus B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
- Astragalus bornmuelleri B.Fedtsch. [illegitimate]
- Astragalus bornmuellerianus brevispina Rassulova [invalid]
Description
Astragalus bornmuellerianus (also called 'Bornmueller's Milkvetch', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe. It has a woody stem and its leaves are pinnately compound. It grows in open grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus bornmuellerianus is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock and as a source of firewood and timber for construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astragalus bornmuellerianus has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Astragalus bornmuellerianus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Astragalus bornmuellerianus
Astragalus bornmuellerianus can be found in Central Asia, China, and Mongolia.
Astragalus bornmuellerianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus bornmuellerianus?
Astragalus bornmuellerianus
What is the common name of Astragalus bornmuellerianus?
Bornmueller's Milkvetch
What is the natural habitat of Astragalus bornmuellerianus?
Dry sclerophyll forest and woodland
Species in the Astragalus genus
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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