Astragalus pseudocapito - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudocapito
ID:
554964
Status:
valid
Authors:
Podlech
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien, B105: 594 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554296
Common Names
- Capito Milkvetch
- Astragalus pseudocapito
- Capito's Milkvetch
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Astragalus pseudocapito (also called Pseudocapito Milk-Vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has long, thin stems with small, white flowers and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus pseudocapito is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astragalus pseudocapito has small, yellowish-white flowers with a purple-brown center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.
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Astragalus pseudocapito is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It requires well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Astragalus pseudocapito
Astragalus pseudocapito is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, open habitats such as deserts and steppes.
Astragalus pseudocapito FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus pseudocapito?
Astragalus pseudocapito
What is the common name of Astragalus pseudocapito?
Pseudocapito Milkvetch
Where is Astragalus pseudocapito native to?
Central Asia
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
Dietrich Podlech (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podlech' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60432623-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Astragalus pseudocapito Podlech: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.