Status:
valid
Authors:
Podlech
Source:
tro
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 6: 568 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055789
Common Names
- Galliifolius Milkvetch
- Galliifolius Locoweed
- Galliifolius Astragalus
Description
Astragalus galliifolius (also called Galliifolius Milk-Vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Turkey. It typically grows in grasslands, steppes, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus galliifolius has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-tumor properties. It is also used as an herbal remedy to treat various ailments such as colds, flu, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astragalus galliifolius has small, yellow flowers with a short, straight spur. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Astragalus galliifolius is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings in late summer or early autumn and place them in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. The plant will flower in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Astragalus galliifolius
Astragalus galliifolius can be found in the western United States and northern Mexico.
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