Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cruckshanksii
ID:
169628

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Griseb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen24: 103 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168957



Common Names

  • Cruckshank's Milkvetch
  • Cruckshank Milkvetch
  • Cruckshank's Astragalus


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Synonyms

  • Tragacantha cruckshanksii glabrescens Kuntze [valid]
  • Astragalus amunategui Phil. [valid]
  • Astragalus landbecki Reiche [unknown]
  • Phaca cruckshanksii Hook. & Arn. [valid]
  • Phaca landbecki Phil. [unknown]
  • Tragacantha cruckshanksii (Hook. & Arn.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha landbeckii Kuntze [valid]
  • Phaca landbeckii Phil. [unknown]
  • Astragalus landbeckii (Phil.) Reiche [unknown]
  • Astragalus amunateguianus Reiche [illegitimate]

Description

Astragalus cruckshanksii (also called 'Cruckshanks' Milkvetch', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It grows in dry, open, rocky areas and can reach a height of up to 40 cm. It has yellow-green flowers and grey-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus cruckshanksii is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus cruckshanksii has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus cruckshanksii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in the spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Astragalus cruckshanksii

Astragalus cruckshanksii is native to the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.

Astragalus cruckshanksii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus cruckshanksii?

Astragalus cruckshanksii

What is the common name of Astragalus cruckshanksii?

Cruckshank's Milkvetch

What is the habitat of Astragalus cruckshanksii?

Dry open slopes, sagebrush, and juniper woodlands

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:476978-1: Based on the initial data import