Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
gudrunensis
ID:
1054940

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hausskn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
P.E.Boissier, Fl. Orient.2: 462 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054278



Common Names

  • Astragalus gudrunensis
  • Gudrunensis Astragalus
  • Gudrunensis Milkvetch


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Description

Astragalus gudrunensis (also called Gudrun's 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 gudrunensis has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fatigue, anxiety, and insomnia. It is also used as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, and is believed to have anti-cancer properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus gudrunensis has yellow flowers, with seeds that are dark brown and smooth. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus gudrunensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Astragalus gudrunensis

Astragalus gudrunensis can be found in the mountains of central and southern Norway.

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.