Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
oleifolius
ID:
208189

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Astragalogia: 192 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207518



Common Names

  • Oleifolius Astragalus
  • Oleifolius Milkvetch
  • Astragalus oleifolius


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Synonyms

  • Astracantha deinacantha (Boiss.) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Astracantha gigantostrobus (Rech.f. & Aellen) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Astracantha lagonyx (Fisch.) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Astragalus aeluropus Bunge [valid]
  • Astragalus deinacanthus Boiss. [valid]
  • Astragalus gigantostrobus Rech.f. & Aellen [valid]
  • Astragalus lagonyx Fisch. [valid]
  • Astragalus oleifolius kurdistanicus Sirj. [valid]
  • Astracantha oleifolia (DC.) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Tragacantha hasbeyana (Boiss.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha lagonyx (Fisch.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha aeluropus (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha leontonyx (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha lagowskii (Trautv.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha gaillardotii (Boiss.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Astragalus leontonyx Bunge [valid]
  • Astragalus nabelekianus Širj. [valid]
  • Astragalus oxyphyllus Boiss. & Hausskn. [illegitimate]
  • Astragalus pugniformis Willd. [illegitimate]
  • Astragalus gaillardotii Boiss. [valid]
  • Astragalus hasbeyanus Boiss. [valid]
  • Astragalus lagowskii Trautv. [valid]
  • Astragalus louisii J.Thiébaut [valid]
  • Astragalus qatmensis J.Thiébaut [valid]
  • Astragalus sofarensis J.Thiébaut [valid]
  • Astragalus gaziantepicus D.F.Chamb. & V.A.Matthews [valid]
  • Tragacantha oleaefolia (DC.) Steven [valid]
  • Tragacantha deinacantha (Boiss.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Astracantha hasbeyana (Boiss.) Greuter [valid]
  • Astracantha deinacantha (Boiss.) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha gaillardotii (Boiss.) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha gaziantepica (D.F.Chamb. & V.A.Matthews) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha gigantostrobus (Rech.f. & Aellen) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha lagonyx (Fisch.) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha lagowskyi (Trautv.) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha louisii (J.Thiébaut) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha oleifolia (DC.) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha qatmensis (J.Thiébaut) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha sofarensis (J.Thiébaut) Podlech [valid]
  • Astragalus deinacanthus angustifolius Širj. [unknown]
  • Astragalus deinacanthus judaicus Širj. [unknown]
  • Astragalus deinacanthus magnistipulatus Širj. [unknown]
  • Astragalus oleifolius alexandri Širj. [unknown]
  • Astragalus oleifolius lagowskii (Trautv.) Širj. [unknown]
  • Astragalus oleifolius leontonyx (Bunge) Širj. [unknown]
  • Astragalus oxyphyllus majusculus J.Thiébaut [unknown]

Description

Astragalus oleifolius (also called Astragalus oleifolius, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia. It is found in dry, rocky meadows and grasslands, and has small, yellow flowers and grey-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus oleifolius has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries and is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-cancer properties. It has also been used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astragalus oleifolius is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with five leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus oleifolius is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Once established, the plants will self-seed.

Where to Find Astragalus oleifolius

Astragalus oleifolius is native to Iran and can be found in arid and semi-arid regions.

Astragalus oleifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus oleifolius?

Astragalus oleifolius

What are the common names of Astragalus oleifolius?

Olive-leaved Milkvetch

What is the habitat of Astragalus oleifolius?

Dry hillsides and steppes

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