Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
gossypinus
ID:
191044

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Exsicc. (Pl. Alepp. Kurd. Moss.)1843: n.° 398 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190373



Common Names

  • Astragalus gossypinus
  • Cottony Astragalus
  • Cottony Milk-Vetch


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Synonyms

  • Astracantha gossypina (Fisch.) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Astracantha xanthogossypina (Hand.-Mazz.) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Astragalus xanthogossypinus Hand.-Mazz. [valid]
  • Astragalus filagineus Boiss. [valid]
  • Astragalus gossypinoides Hand.-Mazz. & Bornm. [valid]
  • Astragalus gossypinoides sindscharensis Sirj. [valid]
  • Tragacantha gossypina (Fisch.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha filaginea (Boiss.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Astracantha gossypina (Fisch.) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha xanthogossypina (Hand.-Mazz.) Podlech [valid]
  • Astragalus gossypinus filagineus (Boiss.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Astragalus gossypinus nervulosus Boiss. [unknown]
  • Astragalus gossypinus phyllostachys Boiss. [unknown]
  • Astragalus prusianus lozantinus Eig [unknown]

Description

Astragalus gossypinus (also called Cotton Milkvetch, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Caucasus region. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus gossypinus has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seed pods are small and contain small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus gossypinus is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in dry, rocky soils in the western United States. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. It can be propagated by division of the root crown in spring or fall.

Where to Find Astragalus gossypinus

Astragalus gossypinus is native to the Caucasus and can be found in the wild in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.

Astragalus gossypinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus gossypinus?

Astragalus gossypinus

What is the common name of Astragalus gossypinus?

Gossypinus Astragalus

What is the natural habitat of Astragalus gossypinus?

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