Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
brachycalyx
ID:
1054870

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. ex Boiss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. ser. 1, 9: 90. 1849 [Jan-Feb 1849] ; et in Bull. Soc. Nat. Mosc. xxvi. (1853) II. 350

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054208



Common Names

  • Short-spurred Milkvetch
  • Short-spur Milkvetch
  • Short-spurred Astragalus


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Description

Astragalus brachycalyx (also called Short-spurred 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 brachycalyx 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 brachycalyx 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus brachycalyx 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 brachycalyx

Astragalus brachycalyx 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13025467: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.