Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
chahartaghensis
ID:
553974

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maassoumi & Podlech

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München29: 511 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553306



Common Names

  • Chahartaghensis Astragalus
  • Astragalus chahartaghensis
  • Chahartaghensis Astragalus


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Description

Astragalus chahartaghensis (also called Chahartaghen's Milk-vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Middle East, typically found in dry grasslands and scrublands. It has a slender stem, with greyish-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus chahartaghensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astragalus chahartaghensis is a small, yellowish-white pea-like flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus chahartaghensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seeds or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Astragalus chahartaghensis

Astragalus chahartaghensis can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Astragalus chahartaghensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus chahartaghensis?

Astragalus chahartaghensis

What is the common name of Astragalus chahartaghensis?

Chahartagh Milkvetch

What is the natural habitat of Astragalus chahartaghensis?

Dry, rocky slopes in the mountains of 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

Dietrich Podlech (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podlech' in the authors string.
Ali Asghar Maassoumi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maassoumi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:958038-1: Based on the initial data import