Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
glycyphylloides
ID:
214234

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 292 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213563



Common Names

  • Glycyphylloides Milkvetch
  • Glycyphylloides Astragalus
  • Glycyphylloides Locoweed


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus glycyphyllos glycyphylloides (DC.) V.A.Matthews [valid]
  • Astragalus serbicus Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Astragalus petroviccii Velen. [unknown]
  • Astragalus glycyphylloides serbicus Pancic ex Beck [valid]
  • Astragalus petrovicii Velen. [valid]
  • Astragalus glycyphylloides petrovicii (Velen.) Asch. & Graebn. [valid]
  • Astragalus serbicus (Beck) Beck [valid]
  • Hedyphylla recta Steven [illegitimate]
  • Tragacantha glycyphyllodes (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Astragalus cerbicus Pančić ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Glycyphylla glycyphylloides (DC.) Steven [valid]
  • Astragalus glycyphylloides serbicus (Pancic ex Beck) Vasic & Niketic [valid]
  • Astragalus glycyphylloides serbicus (Pancic ex Beck) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Astragalus uliginosus M.Bieb. [illegitimate]

Description

Astragalus glycyphylloides (also called Sweet-Root Milk-Vetch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, simple, and entire.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus glycyphylloides is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine. It is also used as a food additive and for its antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astragalus glycyphylloides is a small, yellow-green pea-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, curved legume. The seedlings are small, light green, and have two to four leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus glycyphylloides is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. It prefers sandy, well-drained soils and full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings in summer. It can also be propagated by root cuttings in winter.

Where to Find Astragalus glycyphylloides

Astragalus glycyphylloides can be found in Turkey, Iran, and Iraq.

Astragalus glycyphylloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus glycyphylloides?

Astragalus glycyphylloides

What type of plant is Astragalus glycyphylloides?

It is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Astragalus glycyphylloides?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrub in the Mediterranean 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