Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ornithopodioides
ID:
190613

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1783

Citation Micro:
Encycl.1: 312 (1783)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189942



Common Names

  • Ornithopod Milkvetch
  • Ornithopod-pod Milkvetch
  • Ornithopod-podded Milkvetch


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus trigonelloides Boiss. [unknown]
  • Astragalus multijugus (Trautv.) Grossh. [illegitimate]
  • Astragalus horwoodii Eig [valid]
  • Astragalus conrathii Freyn [valid]
  • Astragalus bylowae Elenevsky [valid]
  • Astragalus nigrostriatus K.Koch [valid]
  • Astragalus stevenianus multijugus Trautv. [valid]
  • Tragacantha ornithopodiodes (Lam.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha trigonellodes (Boiss.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Astragalus ornithopodioides (also called 'Bird's-foot 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 ornithopodioides is used as a medicinal herb, as a food source, and for its nitrogen-fixing properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Astragalus ornithopodioides is yellowish-white, pea-like, and about 1 cm long. The seed is a small, oval-shaped, black-colored legume. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus ornithopodioides 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 ornithopodioides

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

Astragalus ornithopodioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus ornithopodioides?

Astragalus ornithopodioides

What is the common name of Astragalus ornithopodioides?

Bird's-foot Milkvetch

What is the habitat of Astragalus ornithopodioides?

Dry hillsides and 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