Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
turkestanus
ID:
187158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge ex Boiss.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient.2: 278 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186487

Common Names

  • Turkestan Astragalus
  • Turkestanus Astragalus
  • Astragalus Turkestanus

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Synonyms

  • Astragalus turkestanicus Bunge [unknown]
  • Tragacantha turkestana (Bunge ex Boiss.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Astragalus kullmannii Podlech [valid]

Description

Astragalus turkestanus (also called Turkestan Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central Asia and is found in rocky and sandy soils. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and has yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus turkestanus is used as an insecticide and pesticide. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, malaria, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Astragalus turkestanus are yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus turkestanus is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Astragalus turkestanus

Astragalus turkestanus is native to Central Asia and can be found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.

Astragalus turkestanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus turkestanus?

Astragalus turkestanus

What are the common names of Astragalus turkestanus?

Turkestan milkvetch, Turkestan astragalus

What is the natural habitat of Astragalus turkestanus?

It is native to Central Asia

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.