Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Buhse
Source:
ildis
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou12: 60 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189941
Common Names
- Jodo Milkvetch
- Jodo-pod Milkvetch
- Jodo-podded Milkvetch
Synonyms
- Tragacantha iodostachys (Boiss. & Buhse) Kuntze [unknown]
- Astragalus stevenianus jodostachys (Boiss. & Buhse) Ponert [unknown]
- Astragalus stevenianus gevasicus Ponert [unknown]
Description
Astragalus jodostachys (also called 'Jodostachys Milkvetch', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. It has a woody rootstock and pinnately divided leaves. It grows in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus jodostachys is used as a medicinal herb, as a food source, and for its nitrogen-fixing properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Astragalus jodostachys is yellowish-white, pea-like, and about 1 cm long. The seed is a small, oval-shaped, black-colored legume. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Astragalus jodostachys is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Astragalus jodostachys
Astragalus jodostachys is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky soils in the mountains of that region.
Astragalus jodostachys FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus jodostachys?
Astragalus jodostachys
What is the common name of Astragalus jodostachys?
Jodostachys Milkvetch
What is the habitat of Astragalus jodostachys?
Dry hillsides and rocky slopes
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