Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
steinbergianus
ID:
1056348

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sumnev.

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Sist. Zametki Mater. Gerb. Krylova Tomsk. Gosud. Univ. Kuybysheva2-3: 3 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055686



Common Names

  • Steinberg's Milk Vetch
  • Steinberg's Astragalus
  • Steinberg's Locoweed


Searching for Astragalus steinbergianus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Astragalus steinbergianus (also called Steinberg's Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus steinbergianus is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astragalus steinbergianus is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Astragalus steinbergianus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus steinbergianus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Astragalus steinbergianus

Astragalus steinbergianus can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Utah.

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

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-45070: Originally associated with wfo-0000198563
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-45070: Originally associated with wfo-0000198563
Georgy Sumnevich (1909-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sumnev.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:479935-1: Based on the initial data import