Family | FABACEAE |
Genus species | Astragalus allectus Maassoumi sect. Caprini |
Bibliography | Astragalus Old World: 116 (1998) |
Native Range | w. Iran |
Primary Biome | Temperate |
Habitat | steppes |
Altitude | 1800-2000m |
Description | acaulescent, stipules membranous, leaves 22-30cm, leaflets 8-11 pairs, narrowly ovate, acute, densely appresed hirsute, inflorescence shortly pedunculate, 2-4-flowered |
Size | 20-30cm |
Color | yellow |
Bloom | spring |
Ca | + |
Type | perennial |
Cultivation | sunny site with a deep, drained soil alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | scarified seed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 10-13°C cuttings in late summer |
Synonyms | Astragalus alienus Podlech |
Territory | 3 Asia-Temperate 34 Western Asia (IRN Iran) |