Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
diphtherites
ID:
191002

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fenzl

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Flora26: 396 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190331



Common Names

  • Diphtherites Milkvetch
  • Diphtherites Locoweed
  • Diphtherites Astragalus


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus diphtherites brachyanthus Eig [valid]
  • Tragacantha diphtheritis (Fenzl) Kuntze [valid]
  • Astragalus lindleyanus E.Sheld. [valid]
  • Astragalus diphtherites karataschensis (Širj.) D.F.Chamb. [valid]
  • Astragalus karataschensis Širj. [valid]
  • Astragalus diphtherites karataschensis (Širj.) Ponert [valid]
  • Astracantha diphterites (Fenzl) Podlech [valid]
  • Astragalus lepidanthus major Mouterde [valid]
  • Astragalus strobilifer Lindl. [illegitimate]

Description

Astragalus diphtherites (also called Diphtherites Milkvetch, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, white flowers and small, yellow spines. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus diphtherites is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus diphtherites has small, yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus diphtherites is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Astragalus diphtherites

Astragalus diphtherites can be found in the Middle East and Central Asia.

Astragalus diphtherites FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus diphtherites?

Astragalus diphtherites

What is the common name of Astragalus diphtherites?

Diphtherites Milkvetch

What is the habitat of Astragalus diphtherites?

Open woods, thickets, and roadsides

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