Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
micropterus
ID:
1054982

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou26(II): 396 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054320



Common Names

  • Micropterus Milkvetch
  • Micropterus Astragalus
  • Micropterus Milkvetch


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Description

Astragalus micropterus (also called Small-Winged 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 and small wings.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus micropterus 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 micropterus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus micropterus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It is best to water the plant deeply but infrequently. Pruning is not necessary, but deadheading will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Astragalus micropterus

Astragalus micropterus 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