Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
iodotropis
ID:
191132

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hohen.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
P.E.Boissier, Diagn. Pl. Orient.9: 100 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190461



Common Names

  • Iodotropis Milkvetch
  • Iodotropis Astragalus
  • Milkvetch Astragalus


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus calcareus Širj. & Rech.f. [valid]
  • Astragalus paraplesius Bunge [valid]
  • Tragacantha paraplesia (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha iodotropis (Boiss. & Hohen.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Astragalus iodotropis (also called Iodine Milk-vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 40 cm in height. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow-green flowers. It prefers sunny, dry habitats such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus iodotropis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is known to have medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astragalus iodotropis is a small, white to pinkish-purple, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, with a white to grayish-green stem and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus iodotropis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Astragalus iodotropis

Astragalus iodotropis can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Astragalus iodotropis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus iodotropis?

Astragalus iodotropis

What is the common name of Astragalus iodotropis?

Iodine Milkvetch

Where is Astragalus iodotropis found?

It is found in western North America, from British Columbia to California.

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Rudolph Friedrich Hohenacker (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hohen.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:477978-1: Based on the initial data import