Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ammophilus
ID:
191452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kar. & Kir.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou15: 335 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190781

Common Names

  • Ammophilus Milkvetch
  • Ammophilus Astragalus
  • Ammophilus Astragalus

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Synonyms

  • Astragalus persepolitanus Boiss. [valid]
  • Astragalus ammophilus persepolitanus (Boiss.) Ali [valid]
  • Astragalus vachanicus Boriss. & A.S.Korol. [valid]
  • Tragacantha ammophila Kuntze [unknown]
  • Astragalus faktorovskyi Eig [valid]
  • Astragalus interruptus Benth. ex Bunge [valid]
  • Astragalus ammophilus baluchistanicus Širj. & Rech.f. [valid]
  • Astragalus ammophilus karjaginii Širj. [valid]
  • Astragalus ammophilus leiocarpus Bornm. & Gauba [valid]

Description

Astragalus ammophilus (also called Ammophilus Milkvetch, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to Iran and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus ammophilus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Astragalus ammophilus is a yellow-green pea-like flower. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and thin with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus ammophilus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Astragalus ammophilus

Astragalus ammophilus is native to the Xinjiang province of China and can be found in the Tianshan Mountains.

Astragalus ammophilus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus ammophilus?

Astragalus ammophilus

What is the common name of Astragalus ammophilus?

Sand Loving Milkvetch

What is the natural habitat of Astragalus ammophilus?

Dry, sandy soils

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

Grigori Karelin (1801-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kar.' in the authors string.
Ivan Petrovich Kirilov (1821-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kir.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:476102-1: Based on the initial data import