Status:
valid
Authors:
Zarre & Podlech
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert.116: 64 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553463
Common Names
- Astragalus Dorudensis
- Dorud Milkvetch
- Dorud Astragalus
Description
Astragalus dorudensis (also called Dorud Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Iran. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open areas, such as steppes, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus dorudensis has been used in traditional Chinese medicine as an immunostimulant and to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and asthma. It has also been used to reduce inflammation and to treat digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astragalus dorudensis has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves, and the leaves are lanceolate in shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Astragalus dorudensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Iran. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, and the seeds should be sown in early spring. The plants can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Astragalus dorudensis
Astragalus dorudensis is found in Iran.
Astragalus dorudensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus dorudensis?
Astragalus dorudensis
What is the common name of Astragalus dorudensis?
Dorud Astragalus
Where is Astragalus dorudensis found?
Astragalus dorudensis is found in Turkey
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