Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
hoffmeisteri
ID:
190377

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klotzsch) Ali

Source:
ildis

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.13: 304 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189706

Common Names

  • Hoffmeister's Milkvetch
  • Hoffmeister's Locoweed
  • Hoffmeister's Astragalus

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Synonyms

  • Astragalus tsataensis C.C.Ni & P.C.Li [valid]
  • Phaca hoffmeisteri Klotzsch [valid]
  • Astragalus adesmiifolius Benth. ex Bunge [valid]
  • Astragalus adesmifolius Benth. ex Bunge [unknown]
  • Astragalus hoffmeisteri hoffmeisteri [unknown]
  • Tragacantha hoffmeisteri (Klotzsch) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Astragalus hoffmeisteri (also called Hoffmeister's Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Ziarat District of Balochistan, Pakistan. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and has yellow-green flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus hoffmeisteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Astragalus hoffmeisteri are yellow and pea-like, with a calyx of five sepals and a corolla of five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus hoffmeisteri is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the western United States. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. It is best propagated in spring or early summer when temperatures are warm. Seeds should be sown in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered with soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Astragalus hoffmeisteri

Astragalus hoffmeisteri is found in Iran.

Astragalus hoffmeisteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus hoffmeisteri?

Astragalus hoffmeisteri

What is the common name of Astragalus hoffmeisteri?

Hoffmeister's Milkvetch

What is the natural habitat of Astragalus hoffmeisteri?

Astragalus hoffmeisteri is found in dry, rocky slopes in the southwestern 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

References

Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
Syed Irtifaq Ali (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ali' in the authors string.