Status:
valid
Authors:
Podlech
Source:
ildis
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.107: 62 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189920
Common Names
- Furse's Milkvetch
- Furse's Astragalus
- Furse's Locoweed
Description
Astragalus fursei (also called 'Furse'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 fursei is used as a medicinal herb, as a food source, and for its nitrogen-fixing properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astragalus fursei has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Astragalus fursei 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 fursei
Astragalus fursei is native to Europe and can be found in countries such as France, Germany, and Italy.
Astragalus fursei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus fursei?
Astragalus fursei
What is the common name of Astragalus fursei?
Furse's Milkvetch
What is the natural habitat of Astragalus fursei?
Dry, 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