Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
chagyabensis
ID:
1061463

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.C.Li & C.C.Ni

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.18: 368 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060801



Common Names

  • Astragalus chagyabensis
  • Chagyabensis Astragalus
  • Chagyabensis Xinjiangnensis


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Description

Astragalus chagyabensis (also called Chagyab Astragalus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to China and Mongolia, and grows in forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus chagyabensis has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fatigue and boost the immune system. It is also used as a food source and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astragalus chagyabensis is yellow in color, with a long, narrow petal. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus chagyabensis is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sunny location and should be watered regularly. Once established, the shrub is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Astragalus chagyabensis

Astragalus chagyabensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

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

References

Pei Chun Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Li' in the authors string.
Chi Cheng Ni: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Ni' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:476734-1: Based on the initial data import