Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
echinus
ID:
191012

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Astragalogia: 197 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190341



Common Names

  • Echinus Milkvetch
  • Echinus Astragalus
  • Echinus Locoweed


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Synonyms

  • Astracantha echinus (DC.) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Tragacantha echinus (DC.) Steven [valid]
  • Astracantha echinus (DC.) Podlech [valid]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Astragalus echinus sub. echinus
Astragalus echinus sub. chionistrae H.Lindb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus echinus 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 echinus 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 echinus

Astragalus echinus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Astragalus echinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus echinus?

Astragalus echinus

What is the common name of Astragalus echinus?

Spiny Astragalus

What is the natural habitat of Astragalus echinus?

It is found in dry, rocky soils, and is native to the Caucasus region

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