Astragalus lamarckii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lamarckii
ID:
1054960
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
tro
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.9: 82 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054298
Common Names
- Lamarck's Milkvetch
- Lamarck's Astragalus
- Lamarckii Milkvetch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astragalus lamarckii (also called Lamarck's Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria. It grows in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes. It has yellow flowers and is characterized by its long, narrow, hairy leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus lamarckii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its roots have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Astragalus lamarckii are small, yellow-green, and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Astragalus lamarckii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Astragalus lamarckii
Astragalus lamarckii can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah and Wyoming.
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:478221-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Astragalus lamarckii Boiss.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.