Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
teheranicus
ID:
190605

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hohen.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
P.E.Boissier, Diagn. Pl. Orient.9: 44 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189934



Common Names

  • Tehran Milkvetch
  • Tehran Astragalus
  • Tehran Locoweed


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Synonyms

  • Tragacantha teheranica (Boiss. & Hohen.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Astragalus teheranicus (also called 'Tehran Milkvetch', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. It has a woody rootstock and pinnately divided leaves. It grows in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus teheranicus is used as a medicinal herb, as a food source, and for its nitrogen-fixing properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus teheranicus has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus teheranicus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Astragalus teheranicus

Astragalus teheranicus is native to Iran and is found in dry, rocky soils in the mountains of that country.

Astragalus teheranicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus teheranicus?

Astragalus teheranicus

What is the common name of Astragalus teheranicus?

Tehran Milkvetch

What is the natural habitat of Astragalus teheranicus?

Dry, rocky slopes

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.
Rudolph Friedrich Hohenacker (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hohen.' in the authors string.