Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
charadzeae
ID:
208373

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grossh.

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207702



Common Names

  • Charadzeae Milkvetch
  • Astragalus charadzeae
  • Charadzeae Astragalus


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Description

Astragalus charadzeae (also called Charadzeae Astragalus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It is a small plant with a woody stem, reaching a height of up to 0.5 m. Its leaves are alternate, pinnately compound, and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus charadzeae has been used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as a tonic to boost the immune system and to treat fatigue and stress. It is also used as a food source, as its roots can be eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus charadzeae has yellow flowers with a long, narrow seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus charadzeae is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes about two weeks.

Where to Find Astragalus charadzeae

Astragalus charadzeae can be found in the Caucasus region, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.

Astragalus charadzeae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus charadzeae?

Astragalus charadzeae

What is the common name of Astragalus charadzeae?

Charadze Milkvetch

What is the family of Astragalus charadzeae?

Fabaceae

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 ild-53833: Based on the initial data import
Aleksandr Grossheim (1888-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grossh.' in the authors string.