Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
J.F.Royle, Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts.: 199 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204869
Common Names
- Astragalus grahamianus
- Graham's Milkvetch
- Graham Milkvetch
Synonyms
- Astragalus cicerifolius Royle ex Fisch. [valid]
- Astragalus daltonianus Bunge [valid]
- Astragalus scariosus Benth. ex Bunge [valid]
- Tragacantha cicerifolia (Royle ex Fisch.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Astragalus microphyllus Jacq. ex Baker [invalid]
Description
Astragalus grahamianus (also called Graham's 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 grahamianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astragalus grahamianus 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 grahamianus 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 grahamianus
Astragalus grahamianus can be found in the western United States, particularly in California, Nevada, and Utah.
Astragalus grahamianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus grahamianus?
Astragalus grahamianus
What is the common name of Astragalus grahamianus?
Graham's Astragalus
What is the habitat of Astragalus grahamianus?
Astragalus grahamianus 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