Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
stevenianus
ID:
190615

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 285 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189944

Common Names

  • Steven's Milkvetch
  • Stevens Milkvetch
  • Steven's-pod Milkvetch

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Synonyms

  • Astragalus ispirensis Boiss. & A.Huet [valid]
  • Astragalus dahuricus Koch [unknown]
  • Astragalus achtalensis Conrath & Freyn [valid]
  • Astragalus kochianus Sosn. [valid]
  • Astragalus applicatus Boriss. [valid]
  • Astragalus junceus Ledeb. [valid]
  • Astragalus stevenianus kochianus (Sosn.) Takht. [deprecated]
  • Astragalus stevenianus kochianus (Sosn.) Takht. [unknown]
  • Tragacantha ispirensis (Boiss. & A.Huet) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha steveniana (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Philammos stevenianus (DC.) Steven [valid]
  • Astragalus virgeus Boriss. [valid]
  • Astragalus stevenianus kochianus (Sosn.) Takht. [valid]
  • Astragalus stevenianus kochianus (Sosn.) Chamberlain [valid]
  • Astragalus gracilis Steven ex Ledeb. [invalid]

Description

Astragalus stevenianus (also called 'Steven's Milkvetch', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. It has a woody rootstock and pinnately divided leaves. It grows in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus stevenianus is used as a medicinal herb, as a food source, and for its nitrogen-fixing properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Astragalus stevenianus is yellowish-white, pea-like, and about 1 cm long. The seed is a small, oval-shaped, black-colored legume. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus stevenianus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Astragalus stevenianus

Astragalus stevenianus is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Utah. It can be found in dry, rocky, open areas, often in sagebrush or juniper communities.

Astragalus stevenianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus stevenianus?

Astragalus stevenianus

What is the common name of Astragalus stevenianus?

Steven's Milkvetch

What is the habitat of Astragalus stevenianus?

Dry hillsides and rocky slopes

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