Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ernestii
ID:
187548

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.F.Comber

Source:
ildis

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh18: 230 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186877



Common Names

  • Ernest's Milkvetch
  • Astragalus Ernestii
  • Ernest's Vetch


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus wilsonii N.D.Simpson [illegitimate]
  • Astragalus xiaojinensis Y.C.Ho [valid]
  • Astragalus josephi E.Peter [valid]

Description

Astragalus ernestii (also called 'Ernest's Milkvetch', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe. It has a woody stem and its leaves are pinnately compound. It grows in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus ernestii is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock and as a source of firewood and timber for construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus ernestii has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus ernestii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Astragalus ernestii

Astragalus ernestii can be found in Central Asia, China, and Mongolia.

Astragalus ernestii FAQ

What are the common names of Astragalus ernestii?

Astragalus ernestii is commonly known as the Ernest's Milkvetch.

What is the growth habit of Astragalus ernestii?

Astragalus ernestii is an annual or biennial herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.

What is the flowering period of Astragalus ernestii?

Astragalus ernestii typically flowers from mid-spring to mid-summer.

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