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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Astragalus |
| Species: | A. xiphidium |
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Astragalus xiphidium is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.
It was first described in 1868, by Alexander von Bunge.[3]
Description
[edit]Astragalus xiphidium is a perennial[4] semi-shrub, around 15–40 centimetres (0.49–1.31 ft) tall. It is a salt-resistant xerophyte, and grows near plants of the genus Artemisia.[1]
Distribution
[edit]Astragalus xiphidium is native to the South Caucasus, northwest Iran,[2] and Azerbaijan. The species grows on dry slopes, in semi-desert environments. It has been found in five locations, across an area of 20 square kilometres (7.7 sq mi).[1]
Conservation
[edit]In 2008, A. xiphidium was listed as endangered by the IUCN. It faces habitat decline due to overgrazing and construction. No conservation action was in place as of 2008.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "Marazinian Astragalus". IUCNRedList.org. IUCN Red List. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Astragalus xiphidium Bunge". powo.science.kew.org. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
- ↑ "Astragalus xiphidium Bunge". Ipni.org. International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
- ↑ "Astragalus xiphidium Bunge". legumes-online.net. ILDIS World Database of Legumes. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
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