Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
tro
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.9: 79 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060516
Common Names
- Astragalus tmoleus
- Tmoleus Astragalus
- Tmoleus Astragalus
Description
Astragalus tmoleus (also called Tmole Astragalus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has a rounded crown and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus tmoleus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Astragalus tmoleus is yellow and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is round and black in colour. The seedlings are thin and long with a yellowish-green colour.
Where to Find Astragalus tmoleus
Astragalus tmoleus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
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