Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
barbidens
ID:
553842

Status:
valid

Authors:
Freyn

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier3: 185 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553174

Common Names

  • Barbidens Astragalus
  • Barbidens Milkvetch
  • Barbidens Locoweed

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Description

Astragalus barbidens (also called 'Barbiden Milkvetch', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and has small, white flowers with purple veins.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus barbidens is a medicinal plant used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments including coughs, colds, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus barbidens has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus barbidens is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Astragalus barbidens

Astragalus barbidens can be found in the East Azerbaijan province of Iran.

Astragalus barbidens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus barbidens?

Astragalus barbidens

What is the common name of Astragalus barbidens?

Bearded Milkvetch

What is the natural habitat of Astragalus barbidens?

Astragalus barbidens is found in dry, open areas, such as prairies and rocky hillsides.

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