Astragalus belgheisicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
belgheisicus
ID:
553861
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maassoumi
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot.5: 10 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553193
Common Names
- Belgheisicus Astragalus
- Astragalus belgheisicus
- Belgheisicus Astragalus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astragalus belgheisicus (also called 'Belgheisic 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 belgheisicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astragalus belgheisicus has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Astragalus belgheisicus can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division of the rootstock should be done in the spring or fall. The rootstock should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Astragalus belgheisicus
Astragalus belgheisicus can be found in the East Azerbaijan province of Iran.
Astragalus belgheisicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus belgheisicus?
Astragalus belgheisicus
What is the family of Astragalus belgheisicus?
Fabaceae
What is the natural habitat of Astragalus belgheisicus?
Rocky slopes and 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
References
Ali Asghar Maassoumi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maassoumi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:960458-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Astragalus belgheisicus Maassoumi: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.