Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
granatensis
ID:
213099

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1783

Citation Micro:
Encycl.1: 321 (1783)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212428



Common Names

  • Astragalus Granatensis
  • Granada Milk-Vetch
  • Granada Astragalus


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus boissieri Fisch. [valid]
  • Astragalus creticus boissieri (Fisch.) Rivas Goday & Borja [unknown]
  • Astragalus poterium Vahl [illegitimate]
  • Tragacantha granatensis (Lam.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha boissieri (Fisch.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Astracantha granatensis (Lam.) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Astragalus boissieri maroccanus Font Quer [valid]
  • Astragalus meuselii Romo [valid]
  • Astragalus granatensis maroccanus (Font Quer) Dobignard [valid]
  • Astracantha granatensis (Lam.) Podlech [valid]
  • Astragalus creticus granatensis (Lam.) Rivas Goday & Borja [unknown]
  • Astragalus creticus Boiss. [illegitimate]
  • Astragalus echinus Boiss. ex Willk. & Lange [invalid]
  • Astragalus nebrodensis J.Presl ex Steud. [invalid]

Description

Astragalus granatensis (also called Granada Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It grows in sandy soils and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus granatensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus granatensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus granatensis is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sandy soils. It is native to Spain and is a member of the Fabaceae family. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in late summer or early autumn and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Astragalus granatensis

Astragalus granatensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Astragalus granatensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus granatensis?

Astragalus granatensis

What is the common name of Astragalus granatensis?

Granatensis

What is the family of Astragalus granatensis?

Fabaceae

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