Astragalus eigii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eigii
ID:
190153
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kirchhoff
Source:
ildis
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Boissiera25: 96 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189482
Common Names
- Eig's Milkvetch
- Eig Milkvetch
- Eig Milk-Vetch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astragalus eigii (also called Eig's Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of around 10 cm. It prefers dry, sandy soils in open areas and can be found in steppe and desert habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus eigii is used as a medicinal plant and forage crop. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astragalus eigii has small yellow flowers with a white center and a yellowish-green calyx. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Astragalus eigii is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA zones 4-9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the root clumps in the spring or by seed sown in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and will germinate in 1-3 weeks. Transplant seedlings into the garden in the spring.
Where to Find Astragalus eigii
Astragalus eigii is native to Iran.
Astragalus eigii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus eigii?
Astragalus eigii
What is the common name of Astragalus eigii?
Eig Milkvetch
What is the natural habitat of Astragalus eigii?
Dry, 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
References
Christina Hedwig Kirchhoff (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirchhoff' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Astragalus eigii Kirchhoff: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.