Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pseudorthocarpus
ID:
554987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ranjbar & Maassoumi

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot.6: 252 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554319



Common Names

  • Orthocarpus Milkvetch
  • Astragalus pseudorthocarpus
  • Orthocarpus' Milkvetch


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Description

Astragalus pseudorthocarpus (also called Pseudorthocarpus 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 pseudorthocarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as colds, coughs, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astragalus pseudorthocarpus is a small, white to pinkish-purple flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus pseudorthocarpus is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting of a mature stem and plant it in moist soil. Keep the soil moist until the cutting has rooted. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into its permanent location.

Where to Find Astragalus pseudorthocarpus

Astragalus pseudorthocarpus can be found in the mountains of western Turkey.

Astragalus pseudorthocarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus pseudorthocarpus?

Astragalus pseudorthocarpus

What is the common name of Astragalus pseudorthocarpus?

N/A

What is the natural habitat of Astragalus pseudorthocarpus?

Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides

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

Ali Asghar Maassoumi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maassoumi' in the authors string.
Massoud Ranjbar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ranjbar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:986144-1: Based on the initial data import