Status:
valid
Authors:
Podlech
Source:
ildis
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Sendtnera1: 270 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204868
Common Names
- Astragalus floridulus
- Small-Flowered Milkvetch
- Small-Flowered Astragalus
Synonyms
- Astragalus floridus Bunge [illegitimate]
- Tragacantha florida Kuntze [valid]
- Astragalus floridus multipilus Y.H.Wu [valid]
Description
Astragalus floridulus (also called Florid Astragalus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small, oval leaves. The flowers are small and yellow in color. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus floridulus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astragalus floridulus has small, yellow flowers with a white center and a long, narrow seed pod. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf and a short stem. The seeds are small and black.
Cultivation and Propagation
Astragalus floridulus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in summer or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. Both methods should be done in a sunny location.
Where to Find Astragalus floridulus
Astragalus floridulus can be found in the western United States, particularly in California, Nevada, and Utah.
Astragalus floridulus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus floridulus?
Astragalus floridulus
What is the common name of Astragalus floridulus?
Florid Astragalus
What is the habitat of Astragalus floridulus?
Astragalus floridulus is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrublands
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