Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cymbibracteatus
ID:
1056448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hub.-Mor. & D.F.Chamb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh29: 297 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055786



Common Names

  • Cymbibracteatus Milkvetch
  • Cymbibracteatus Locoweed
  • Cymbibracteatus Astragalus


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Description

Astragalus cymbibracteatus (also called Cymbibracteate Milk-Vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Turkey. It typically grows in grasslands, steppes, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus cymbibracteatus is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is known to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-tumor properties. It is also used as an herbal remedy to treat various ailments such as colds, flu, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus cymbibracteatus has small, yellow flowers with a short, straight spur. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus cymbibracteatus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with a few buds and roots. Plant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Astragalus cymbibracteatus

Astragalus cymbibracteatus is native to the Mediterranean region.

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

Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.
David Franklin Chamberlain (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.F.Chamb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:477015-1: Based on the initial data import