Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
psoraloides
ID:
208483

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1783

Citation Micro:
Encycl.1: 317 (1783)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207812



Common Names

  • Psoraloides Milkvetch
  • Psoraloides Astragalus
  • Psoraloides Locoweed


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus gjunaicus Grossh. [valid]
  • Astragalus canus Bunge [valid]
  • Astragalus ketzkhovelianus Manden. [valid]
  • Tragacantha psoralodes (Lam.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha cana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Astragalus georgicus Boiss. [valid]
  • Astragalus robertianus Kit Tan & Sorger [valid]
  • Astragalus commodus Maassoumi [illegitimate]
  • Tragacantha canescens Kuntze [illegitimate]
  • Astragalus canescens DC. [illegitimate]
  • Astragalus psoraloides canescens (DC.) Ponert [invalid]

Description

Astragalus psoraloides (also called Psoralea Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures, and has a characteristic upright habit, with stems growing up to 40 cm tall and bearing small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus psoraloides is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including colds, coughs, and fever. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astragalus psoraloides is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus psoraloides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Astragalus psoraloides

Astragalus psoraloides can be found in Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan.

Astragalus psoraloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus psoraloides?

Astragalus psoraloides

What is the common name of Astragalus psoraloides?

Psoraloides Milkvetch

What is the habitat of Astragalus psoraloides?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, sagebrush, and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

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