Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
maxwellii
ID:
1054978

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
J.F.Royle, Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts.: 199 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054316

Common Names

  • Maxwellii Milkvetch
  • Maxwellii Astragalus
  • Maxwellii Milkvetch

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Description

Astragalus maxwellii (also called Maxwell's Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria. It grows in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes. It has yellow flowers and is characterized by its long, narrow, hairy leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus maxwellii 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

The flowers of Astragalus maxwellii are small, yellow-green, and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus maxwellii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It is best to water the plant deeply but infrequently. Pruning is not necessary, but deadheading will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Astragalus maxwellii

Astragalus maxwellii can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah and Wyoming.

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

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-51187: Originally associated with wfo-0000204899
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-51187: Originally associated with wfo-0000204899
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:478570-1: Based on the initial data import