Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
ildis
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (TU, Dorpatensis)1839: viii (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207668
Common Names
- Brachybotrys Milkvetch
- Astragalus brachybotrys
- Brachybotrys Vetch
Synonyms
- Tragacantha brachybotrys (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Astragalus brachybotrys (also called Brachybotrys Astragalus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It is a small plant with a woody stem, reaching a height of up to 0.5 m. Its leaves are alternate, pinnately compound, and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus brachybotrys is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, colds, and diarrhea. It is also used to boost the immune system and to improve circulation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astragalus brachybotrys has yellow-green flowers, small, round, black seeds, and seedlings that are initially green but turn gray-green as they mature.
Cultivation and Propagation
Astragalus brachybotrys is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot and lightly covered with soil. Division of the plant can be done in spring or early summer. The divided plants should be planted in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Astragalus brachybotrys
Astragalus brachybotrys can be found in the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.
Astragalus brachybotrys FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus brachybotrys?
Astragalus brachybotrys
What is the family of Astragalus brachybotrys?
Fabaceae
What is the habitat of Astragalus brachybotrys?
Grasslands and steppes
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