Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
typhaeformis
ID:
195589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maassoumi

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194918



Common Names

  • Astragalus typhaeformis
  • Typhaeformis Milkvetch
  • Typhaeformis Astragalus


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Description

Astragalus typhaeformis (also called 'Typha Milkvetch', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a woody rootstock and grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus typhaeformis is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin problems, and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus typhaeformis has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus typhaeformis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings of about 5-7 cm in length and root them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for the cuttings to root.

Where to Find Astragalus typhaeformis

Astragalus typhaeformis can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Oregon.

Astragalus typhaeformis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Astragalus typhaeformis?

Astragalus typhaeformis is native to Iran.

What is the flowering period of Astragalus typhaeformis?

Astragalus typhaeformis typically flowers in the spring.

What is the average height of Astragalus typhaeformis?

Astragalus typhaeformis typically grows to a height of 10-20 cm.

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 v1.1 record ild-41541: Based on the initial data import
Ali Asghar Maassoumi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maassoumi' in the authors string.