Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
aboriginorum
ID:
1053704

Status:
valid

Authors:
Richardson

Source:
tro

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
J.Franklin, Narr. Journey Polar Sea: 746 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053042



Common Names

  • Astragalus aboriginorum
  • Aboriginal Milkvetch
  • Aboriginal Astragalus


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Description

Astragalus aboriginorum (also called Astragalus aboriginorum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has an erect habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate, with a smooth texture. It grows in moist soils and is found in open fields, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus aboriginorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus aboriginorum has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus aboriginorum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Astragalus aboriginorum

Astragalus aboriginorum can be found in Australia.

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