Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
verus
ID:
190014

Status:
valid

Authors:
Olivier

Source:
ildis

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Voy. Emp. Othoman3: t. 44 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189343



Common Names

  • Milk Vetch
  • Common Vetch
  • Spring Vetch


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Synonyms

  • Astracantha atropatana (Bunge) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Astracantha chorassanica (Bunge) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Astracantha heratensis (Bunge) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Astracantha meschhedensis (Bunge) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Astracantha ochrobia (Bunge) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Astracantha pachyacantha (Bunge) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Astracantha parrowiana (Boiss. & Hausskn.) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Astracantha pulvinata (Bunge) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Astracantha semipellita (Bunge) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Astracantha serpentinica (Sirj. & Rech.f.) Podlech [unknown]
  • Astracantha strobilifera (Benth.) Podlech [unknown]
  • Astragalus brachycentrus Fisch. [valid]
  • Astragalus horridissimus Širj. & Bornm. [valid]
  • Astragalus keyserlingii Bunge [valid]
  • Astragalus longimucronulatus Širj. & Rech.f. [valid]
  • Astragalus wrangelii Širj. [valid]
  • Astragalus piletocladus Freyn & Sint. [valid]
  • Astragalus atropatanus Bunge [valid]
  • Astragalus chorassanicus Bunge [valid]
  • Astragalus heratensis Bunge [valid]
  • Astragalus meschedensis Bunge [valid]
  • Astragalus meschhedensis Bunge [deprecated]
  • Astragalus ochrobius Bunge [valid]
  • Astragalus pachyacanthus Bunge [valid]
  • Astragalus parrowianus Boiss. & Hausskn. [valid]
  • Astragalus pulvinatus Bunge [valid]
  • Astragalus semipellitus Bunge [valid]
  • Astragalus serpentinicus Sirj. & Rech.f. [deprecated]
  • Astragalus strobiliferus Benth. [unknown]
  • Astragalus horrictissimus Sirj. & Bornm. [unknown]
  • Astragalus longemucronulatus Širj. & Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Astragalus kuramensis (Boriss.) Czerep. [illegitimate]
  • Tragacantha kuramensis Boriss. [valid]
  • Astracantha meana (Boriss.) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Astragalus meanus (Boriss.) Boriss. [valid]
  • Tragacantha meana Bunge [unknown]
  • Astracantha meraca (Boriss.) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Astragalus meracus (Boriss.) Boriss. [valid]
  • Tragacantha meraca Boriss. [valid]
  • Astracantha multifoliolata (Boriss.) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Astragalus multifoliolatus (Boriss.) Širj. [valid]
  • Tragacantha multifoliolata Boriss. [valid]
  • Astragalus consentaneus (Boriss.) Boriss. [valid]
  • Astragalus densissimus (Boiss.) Sirj. [unknown]
  • Astragalus unguiculatus (Boriss.) Boriss. [valid]
  • Tragacantha pachyacantha (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha ochrobia (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha pulvinata (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha piletoclada (Freyn & Sint.) Boriss. [valid]
  • Tragacantha heratensis (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha longiramosa Boriss. [valid]
  • Tragacantha strobilifera (Royle ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha semipellitus (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha unguiculata Boriss. [unknown]
  • Tragacantha lasiocaulis (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha chorassanica (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha densissima Boriss. [valid]
  • Tragacantha atropatana (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
  • Astracantha consentanea (Boriss.) Czerep. [valid]
  • Astracantha densissima (Boriss.) Czerep. [valid]
  • Astracantha longiramosa (Boriss.) Czerep. [valid]
  • Astracantha unguiculata (Boriss.) Czerep. [valid]
  • Astragalus longiramosus (A.Boriss.) Širj. [unknown]
  • Astracantha piletoclada (Freyn & Sint.) Czerep. [valid]
  • Astragalus fallax Fisch. [valid]
  • Astragalus lasiocaulos Bunge [valid]
  • Astragalus strobilifer Royle ex Benth. [valid]
  • Astragalus serpentinicus Širj. & Rech.f. [valid]
  • Tragacantha brachycentra (Fisch.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha keyserlingii (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha consentanea Boriss. [valid]
  • Tragacantha meana Boriss. [valid]
  • Astracantha atropatana (Bunge) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha chorassanica (Bunge) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha fallax (Fisch.) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha heratensis (Bunge) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha kuramensis (Boriss.) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha lasiocaulos (Bunge) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha meana (Boriss.) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha meraca (Boriss.) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha meschhedensis (Bunge) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha multifoliolata (Boriss.) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha ochrobia (Bunge) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha pachyacantha (Bunge) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha parrowiana (Boiss. & Hausskn.) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha pulvinata (Bunge) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha semipellita (Bunge) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha serpentinica (Širj. & Rech.f.) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha strobilifera (Royle ex Benth.) Podlech [valid]
  • Astragalus brachycentros koieanus Širj. & Bornm. [valid]
  • Astragalus caspicus bornmuelleri Širj. [valid]
  • Astragalus ochrobius longemucronulatus (Širj. & Rech.f.) Parsa [valid]
  • Astragalus pachyacanthus lasiocaulos (Bunge) Širj. [valid]
  • Astragalus parrowianus flavus Širj. & Rech.f. [valid]
  • Astragalus parrowianus gaubae Širj. & Bornm. [valid]
  • Astragalus pulvinatus elongatus Širj. & Bornm. [valid]
  • Astragalus serpentinicus esfadiarianus Širj. & Rech.f. [valid]
  • Tragacantha piletoclada spinosissima Boriss. [valid]
  • Tragacantha meschhedensis (Bunge) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Astragalus brachycentrus bachtiaricus Širj. [unknown]
  • Astragalus ochrobius rechingeri Širj. [unknown]
  • Astragalus pachyacanthus hirtistylus Boiss. [unknown]
  • Astragalus piletocladus sexfoliolatus Širj. [unknown]
  • Astragalus wrangelii memorabilis Širj. [unknown]
  • Tragacantha vera (Olivier) Kuntze [illegitimate]
  • Astragalus densissimus (Boriss.) Boriss. ex Širj. [unknown]
  • Astragalus royleanus D.Dietr. [unknown]

Description

Astragalus verus (also called 'White Milkvetch', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and is typically found in dry, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus verus is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fatigue, edema, and to promote wound healing. It is also used to treat respiratory and digestive disorders, and to improve the immune system.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus verus has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black bean. The seedlings are small, green, and have three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus verus is a perennial plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the root clump. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Division of the root clump should be done in early spring or late fall.

Where to Find Astragalus verus

Astragalus verus is found in western North America.

Astragalus verus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus verus?

Astragalus verus

What is the family of Astragalus verus?

Fabaceae

Where is Astragalus verus native to?

Afghanistan, Pakistan

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