Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tribuloides
ID:
213243

Status:
valid

Authors:
Delile

Source:
ildis

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Descr. Egypte, Hist. Nat.2(Mém.): 70 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212572



Common Names

  • Astragalus tribuloides
  • Tribuloides Astragalus
  • Astragalus


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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Astragalus tribuloides leiocarpus Boiss. [valid]
  • Oxyglottis tribuloides (Delile) Nevski [unknown]
  • Tragacantha tribulodes (Delile) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Astragalus ammocryptus Boiss. [unknown]
  • Astragalus erpocaulos Boiss. [unknown]
  • Astragalus kirghisicus Stschegl. [unknown]
  • Astragalus kofensis Velen. [unknown]
  • Astragalus minutus Boiss. [unknown]
  • Astragalus perpusillus Bertol. [unknown]
  • Astragalus tribuliformis Hochst. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Astragalus tribuloides albolanatus Nábelek [valid]
  • Astragalus tribuloides elarishensis Eig [valid]
  • Astragalus tribuloides glaberrimus Popov [valid]
  • Astragalus tribuloides kirghisicus (Stschegl.) Širj. [valid]
  • Astragalus tribuloides mareoticus Širj. [valid]
  • Astragalus tribuloides minutus (Boiss.) Boiss. [valid]
  • Astragalus tribuloides paucijugus Bornm. [valid]
  • Astragalus tribuloides subpedunculatus Eig [valid]
  • Astragalus tribuloides thapsacenus Hand.-Mazz. [valid]
  • Astragalus brachyceras K.Koch ex Bunge [invalid]

Description

Astragalus tribuloides (also called Tribuloid Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It typically grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes. It has a woody stem and is covered in small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus tribuloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus tribuloides has yellow flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings. The flowers have a bell-shaped structure and are typically found in clusters of up to 10. The seeds are dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus tribuloides is a perennial 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°F. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8.

Where to Find Astragalus tribuloides

Astragalus tribuloides can be found in dry, sandy soils in the western United States, from California to Nebraska and east to Texas.

Astragalus tribuloides FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Astragalus tribuloides?

Astragalus tribuloides prefers a soil pH between 6.0 and 7.5.

What is the optimal temperature for Astragalus tribuloides?

Astragalus tribuloides prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the optimal light exposure for Astragalus tribuloides?

Astragalus tribuloides prefers full sun to partial shade.

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