Status:
valid
Authors:
Podlech & Maassoumi
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert.114: 343 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554372
Common Names
- Reconditus Milkvetch
- Reconditus Locoweed
- Reconditus Vetch
Description
Astragalus reconditus (also called Hidden Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Iran. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open areas and hillsides. It has a woody stem and its leaves are pinnately divided. It produces yellow flowers and has a fruit type of legume.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus reconditus 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
Astragalus reconditus has small yellow flowers, with a seed pod that is hairy and contains several seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Astragalus reconditus 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 reconditus
Astragalus reconditus can be found in the mountains of Iran.
Astragalus reconditus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus reconditus?
Astragalus reconditus
What is the common name of Astragalus reconditus?
Hidden Milkvetch
What is the natural habitat of Astragalus reconditus?
Grassy slopes and meadows in the mountains of central and western China
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