Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cicerellus
ID:
554005

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Balansa

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
P.E.Boissier, Diagn. Pl. Orient., ser. 2, 6: 53 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553337



Common Names

  • Cicerellus Milkvetch
  • Cicerellus Locoweed
  • Cicerellus Vetch


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Synonyms

  • Tragacantha cicerella (Boiss. & Balansa) Kuntze [valid]
  • Astragalus eskishehiricus Podlech [valid]

Description

Astragalus cicerellus (also called Cicerell's Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Iran. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus cicerellus is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fatigue, anemia, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural diuretic and to help with weight loss.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Astragalus cicerellus is a small, white to pinkish, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, and kidney-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus cicerellus is a perennial that can be propagated by division or seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Astragalus cicerellus

Astragalus cicerellus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey, and in North Africa.

Astragalus cicerellus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus cicerellus?

Astragalus cicerellus

What is the common name of Astragalus cicerellus?

Cicerellus milkvetch

What type of plant is Astragalus cicerellus?

Perennial herb

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.
Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:476815-1: Based on the initial data import