Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
mostafa-assadii
ID:
1427402

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bagheri, Maassoumi, F.Ghahrem. & Podlech

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Novon25: 271 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443567





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Description

Astragalus mostafa-assadii (also called Mostafa-Assad's Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Central Asia and is found in steppe and semi-desert habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus mostafa-assadii has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas and as a dietary supplement.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus mostafa-assadii has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard, shiny coating. The seedlings are small, with thin, spindly stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus mostafa-assadii is a perennial plant that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in moist soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Astragalus mostafa-assadii

Astragalus mostafa-assadii is found in Iran.

Astragalus mostafa-assadii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus mostafa-assadii?

Astragalus mostafa-assadii

What is the family of Astragalus mostafa-assadii?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Astragalus mostafa-assadii?

Iran

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

Farrokh Ghahremaninejad (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Ghahrem.' in the authors string.
Dietrich Podlech (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podlech' in the authors string.
Ali Asghar Maassoumi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maassoumi' in the authors string.
Ali Bagheri (b.1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bagheri' in the authors string.