Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
gennarii
ID:
1034641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bacch. & Brullo

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia36: 160 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033979



Common Names

  • Gennari's Milkvetch
  • Gennari's Vetch
  • Gennari's Astragalus


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Description

Astragalus gennarii (also called Gennari's Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and small, lobed leaves. It grows in rocky, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus gennarii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus gennarii has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Astragalus gennarii

Astragalus gennarii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky, dry areas.

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

Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.
Gianluigi Bacchetta (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bacch.' in the authors string.