Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
latifolius
ID:
190690

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1783

Citation Micro:
Encycl.1: 319 (1783)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190019



Common Names

  • Latifolius Milkvetch
  • Latifolius Vetch
  • Broad-leaved Milkvetch


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus bayattii Bornm. & Gauba [valid]
  • Astragalus choicus Bunge [valid]
  • Astragalus latifolius choicus Boiss. [valid]
  • Astragalus fedorovii Takht. [valid]
  • Astragalus heteromorphus Boriss. [valid]
  • Astragalus sukaczevii Derv.-Sok. & Elenevsky [valid]
  • Tragacantha latifolia (Lam.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha choica (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
  • Gueldenstaedtia latifolia Fisch. ex G.Don [valid]
  • Astragalus platyphyllus Fisch. ex Bunge [unknown]

Description

Astragalus latifolius (also called Broad-Leaf Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and Canada. It has a short, stout stem with small, white flowers and a long, narrow seed pod. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open grasslands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus latifolius has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, and depression. It is also used as an immune system booster and to improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astragalus latifolius is a pink-purple pea-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus latifolius can be propagated by seed or division. Seed should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Astragalus latifolius

Astragalus latifolius can be found in the Alborz Mountains of northern Iran.

Astragalus latifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus latifolius?

Astragalus latifolius

What is the common name of Astragalus latifolius?

Broadleaf Milkvetch

What is the growth habit of Astragalus latifolius?

It is an annual herb

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