Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
distinctissimus
ID:
1412983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eig

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Syst. Stud. Astragalus Near East: 35 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425448



Common Names

  • Astragalus distinctissimus
  • Most Distinct Milkvetch
  • Distinctissimus Milkvetch


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Description

Astragalus distinctissimus (also called Distinct Milk-vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus distinctissimus is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and snakebites. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astragalus distinctissimus is a yellow-greenish color and has a sweet smell. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus distinctissimus is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is propagated by cuttings, which should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, humid environment. Once the cuttings have rooted, the young plants should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a warm, sunny environment.

Where to Find Astragalus distinctissimus

Astragalus distinctissimus is native to Europe and can be found in dry and rocky habitats.

Astragalus distinctissimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus distinctissimus?

Astragalus distinctissimus

What is the common name of Astragalus distinctissimus?

Distinct Milkvetch

Where is Astragalus distinctissimus native to?

Australia

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

Alexander Eig (1894-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eig' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:477175-1: Based on the initial data import