Astracantha peristerea (Boiss. & Hausskn.)Podl.

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Status: Accepted
Genus: Astracantha Podl.
Tribe: Galegeae
References: [1868]

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Other names:

• Astragalus peristereus Boiss. & Hausskn. [Synonym] [1868]
  

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Descriptors:

• Habit:
  • Herb [1862]
  • Shrub [1862]
• Lifespan:
  • Perennial [1862]
• Stems:
  • Not climbing [1862]
• Source(s):
  • 1991(W Asia)Lock JM & Simpson K
• Conservation Status:
  • Insufficiently known [1862]

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Geographical Distribution:

• Asia [1862] [1867]
  • Iran [1867]
  • Iraq [1862]

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Notes:

• Very similar to A.globiflora (q.v.). [1862]
  
• Parsa's record is the only evidence of occurrence in Iran. [2525]
  

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Last Update: 14/06/2001 14:37:58