Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cymbostegis
ID:
1054898

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7, 11(16): 85 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054236

Common Names

  • Cymbostegis Milkvetch
  • Cymbostegis Astragalus
  • Cymbostegis Locoweed

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Description

Astragalus cymbostegis (also called Cymbostegis Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States, typically found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, deserts, and rocky slopes. It has grey-green leaves and small yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus cymbostegis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its roots have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus cymbostegis has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus cymbostegis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer months.

Where to Find Astragalus cymbostegis

Astragalus cymbostegis can be found in the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and parts of Africa.

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