Astragalus schottianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schottianus
ID:
1055022
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
tro
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient., ser. 2, 5: 89 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054360
Common Names
- Schott's Milkvetch
- Schott's Astragalus
- Schott's Locoweed
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Astragalus schottianus (also called Schott's Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of up to 0.3 meters. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It has small, grey-green leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus schottianus is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including colds, flu, and digestive issues. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-boosting properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astragalus schottianus has yellow flowers, with seeds that are dark brown and smooth. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.
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Astragalus schottianus is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Astragalus schottianus
Astragalus schottianus is native to the western United States, from California to Montana, and can be found in dry, open areas. It is a low-growing perennial plant with small, white flowers.
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:479710-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Astragalus schottianus Boiss.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.