Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
decurrens
ID:
1054902

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.7: 40 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054240



Common Names

  • Astragalus decurrens
  • Decurrens Astragalus
  • Decurrens Milkvetch


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Description

Astragalus decurrens (also called Decurrent Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States, typically found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, deserts, and rocky slopes. It has grey-green leaves and small yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus decurrens has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its roots have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus decurrens has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus decurrens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Astragalus decurrens

Astragalus decurrens can be found in the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and parts of Africa.

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