Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
mercklinii
ID:
205575

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Buhse

Source:
ildis

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou12: 70 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204904



Common Names

  • Mercklin's Milkvetch
  • Astragalus mercklinii
  • Mercklin's Astragalus


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus schirkuhicus Bornm. [unknown]
  • Astragalus holdichianus Aitch. & Baker [valid]
  • Astragalus sykesiae N.D.Simpson [valid]
  • Astragalus submaculatus Boiss. [deprecated]
  • Astragalus stictolobus Barneby [unknown]
  • Astragalus strictilobus Barneby [unknown]
  • Astragalus maculatus Bunge [illegitimate]
  • Tragacantha mercklinii (Boiss. & Buhse) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha maculata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Astragalus mercklinii farsicus Podlech [unknown]

Description

Astragalus mercklinii (also called Mercklin's Milkvetch, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 cm in height. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in grassy meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus mercklinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus mercklinii has small, yellow flowers with a white center and a long, narrow seed pod. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf and a short stem. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus mercklinii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. When propagating from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a pot of moist soil. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted to the garden.

Where to Find Astragalus mercklinii

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

Astragalus mercklinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus mercklinii?

Astragalus mercklinii

What is the family of Astragalus mercklinii?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Astragalus mercklinii?

Mercklin's Milkvetch

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.
Friedrich Alexander Buhse (1821-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buhse' in the authors string.