Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ophiocarpus
ID:
190608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex Bunge

Source:
ildis

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7, 11(16): 10 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189937



Common Names

  • Snake-fruit Milkvetch
  • Snake-fruit Astragalus
  • Snake-fruit Locoweed


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus glaberrimus Širj. & Rech.f. [valid]
  • Astragalus ophiocarpus vermicularis (Hausskn. & Bornm.) Širj. [valid]
  • Astragalus ophiocarpus plurijugus Širj. [valid]
  • Astragalus vermicularis Bornm. [unknown]
  • Astragalus paulsenii Freyn [valid]
  • Astragalus aitchisonii Baker [valid]
  • Trigonella komarovii Lipsky [valid]
  • Ophiocarpus paulsenii (Freyn) Ikonn. [valid]
  • Astragalus sitchsonii Baker [unknown]
  • Ophiocarpus aitchisonii (Baker) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Astragalus vermicularis Hausskn. & Bornm. [valid]
  • Astragalus ophiocarpus Benth. ex Boiss. [illegitimate]
  • Tragacantha ophiocarpa (Benth. ex Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha aitchisonii (Baker) Kuntze [valid]
  • Ophiocarpus aitchisonii (Baker) Podlech [valid]
  • Astragalus ophiocarpus glaberrimus (Širj. & Rech.f.) Parsa [valid]

Description

Astragalus ophiocarpus (also called 'Snake-fruit Milkvetch', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. It has a woody rootstock and pinnately divided leaves. It grows in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus ophiocarpus is used as a medicinal herb, as a food source, and for its nitrogen-fixing properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus ophiocarpus has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus ophiocarpus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Astragalus ophiocarpus

Astragalus ophiocarpus is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky soils in the mountains of that region.

Astragalus ophiocarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus ophiocarpus?

Astragalus ophiocarpus

What is the common name of Astragalus ophiocarpus?

Snake-fruit Milkvetch

What is the natural habitat of Astragalus ophiocarpus?

Dry, rocky slopes

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

Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:478989-1: Based on the initial data import