Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
demavendicola
ID:
1056385

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm. & Gauba

Source:
tro

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.51: 47 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055723



Common Names

  • Demavendicola Milkvetch
  • Demavendicola Locoweed
  • Demavendicola Astragalus


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Uses & Benefits

Astragalus demavendicola is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough. It is also used as a tonic and for improving digestion. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Astragalus demavendicola are small, yellow, and fragrant. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender and have a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus demavendicola is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Middle East. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Astragalus demavendicola

Astragalus demavendicola is native to 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

Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
Erwin Gauba (1891-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gauba' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:477090-1: Based on the initial data import