Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
demavendicolus
ID:
190579

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm. & Gauba

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189908



Common Names

  • Demavend Milkvetch
  • Demavendicolus Milkvetch
  • Demavendiculus Milkvetch


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus demavendicolus demavendicolus [unknown]

Description

Astragalus demavendicolus (also called Demavend Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small yellowish-white flowers and a fleshy root. It is native to Iran, and is found in dry, open habitats such as steppes, dry meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus demavendicolus is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus demavendicolus has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus demavendicolus is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Astragalus demavendicolus

Astragalus demavendicolus is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Utah. It can be found in dry, rocky, open areas, often in sagebrush or juniper communities.

Astragalus demavendicolus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus demavendicolus?

Astragalus demavendicolus

What is the common name of Astragalus demavendicolus?

Demavend Milkvetch

What is the habitat of Astragalus demavendicolus?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

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-36394: Based on the initial data import
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.