Status:
valid
Authors:
Podlech
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert.120: 50 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743364
Common Names
- Astragalus Lobbichleri
- Lobbichleri Astragalus
- Lobbichleri's Astragalus
Description
Astragalus lobbichleri (also called Lobbichler's Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with linear leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus lobbichleri is used in traditional Chinese medicine and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astragalus lobbichleri flowers are yellow and pea-like, with a calyx of five sepals and a corolla of five petals. The seed pods are inflated and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and the first true leaves are pinnate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Astragalus lobbichleri is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized lightly. It is best to mulch around the plant to help retain moisture.
Where to Find Astragalus lobbichleri
Astragalus lobbichleri is native to Turkey and can be found in the Lobbichler Mountains.
Astragalus lobbichleri FAQ
What is the common name of Astragalus lobbichleri?
Lobbichler's milkvetch
What is the scientific name of Lobbichler's milkvetch?
Astragalus lobbichleri
What is the natural habitat of Astragalus lobbichleri?
Dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides
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