Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
nebrodensis
ID:
191547

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guss.) Strobl

Source:
ildis

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z.37: 245 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190876

Common Names

  • Nebrodensis Milkvetch
  • Nebrodensis Astragalus
  • Nebrodensis Vetch

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Synonyms

  • Astragalus siculus nebrodensis (Guss.) Arcang. [valid]
  • Astracantha nebrodensis (Guss.) Greuter [valid]
  • Astragalus siculus nebrodensis Guss. [valid]

Description

Astragalus nebrodensis (also called Nebrod Milk-Vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It grows in dry and rocky areas, and is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and its thin stems and leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus nebrodensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fatigue, digestive problems, and infections. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astragalus nebrodensis is a small, yellow-green, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened legume. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus nebrodensis is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Astragalus nebrodensis

Astragalus nebrodensis can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Astragalus nebrodensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus nebrodensis?

Astragalus nebrodensis

What is the common name of Astragalus nebrodensis?

Nebrodensis Milkvetch

What is the natural habitat of Astragalus nebrodensis?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

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

Giovanni Gussone (1787-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guss.' in the authors string.
Gabriel Strobl (1846-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strobl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:941654-1: Based on the initial data import