Family | FABACEAE |
Genus species | Astragalus brachytropis (Steven) C.A.Mey. sect. Oroboidei |
Synonyms | Phaca brachytropis Steven |
Astragalus atratus Bunge ex Lipsky | |
Astragalus brevidentatus Palib. ex Lipsky | |
Habitat | grassland |
Altitude | 2000-2800m |
Description | stipules triangular, lax, acute, leaflets 5-7 pairs, elliptic, adaxially glabrous, abaxially appresed pubescent, flowers pendent, numerous, in oblong, secund raceme |
Size | 20-35cm |
Color | violet |
Bloom | late spring, summer |
Ca | |
Type | tuft, fl. stem ascending |
Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | scarified seed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 10-13°C cuttings in late summer |
Territory |
Asia-Temperate
Caucasus (North Caucasus , Transcaucasus) |
Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
Comments | FABACEAE
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