Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
tro
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z.85: 215 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055692
Common Names
- Efoliate Milkvetch
- Efoliate Astragalus
- Efoliate Vetch
Description
Astragalus efoliatus (also called Leafy Milk-Vetch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in rocky, grassy, and sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus efoliatus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat coughs, fever, and headache. It has also been used to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Astragalus efoliatus is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Where to Find Astragalus efoliatus
Astragalus efoliatus can be found in the western United States and northern Mexico.
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