Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
davisii
ID:
554080

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.F.Chamb. & V.A.Matthews

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh29: 308 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553412



Common Names

  • Astragalus davisii
  • Davisii Astragalus
  • Davisii Milkvetch


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus topalanense Behçet & Ilçim [valid]

Description

Astragalus davisii (also called Davis' Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and has small yellow flowers and narrow, pointed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus davisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astragalus davisii is a pale yellow, pea-like flower with a white or yellowish center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a white or yellowish center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus davisii is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring, while cuttings can be taken in the summer. The cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Astragalus davisii

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

Astragalus davisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus davisii?

Astragalus davisii

What is the common name of Astragalus davisii?

Davis' Milk Vetch

What is the growth habit of Astragalus davisii?

It is an erect, perennial herb with a woody base

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

Victoria Ann Matthews (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.Matthews' 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:477064-1: Based on the initial data import