Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
raswendicus
ID:
191394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hausskn. & Bornm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier, sér. 2, 5: 766 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190723



Common Names

  • Raswendicus Milkvetch
  • Raswendicus Vetch
  • Raswendicus Locoweed


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus raswendicus charsanicus Bornm. [valid]

Description

Astragalus raswendicus (also called Raswend Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus raswendicus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fatigue, anemia, and hypertension. It is also used as an ingredient in some herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus raswendicus has yellow flowers with a white center. The seed pods are curved and contain small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus raswendicus is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Astragalus raswendicus

Astragalus raswendicus can be found in the mountains of Iran.

Astragalus raswendicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus raswendicus?

Astragalus raswendicus

What is the common name of Astragalus raswendicus?

Raswend Milk Vetch

What is the natural habitat of Astragalus raswendicus?

Grassy slopes, dry meadows, and open 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

References

Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:479497-1: Based on the initial data import