Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
himalayanus
ID:
205546

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch

Source:
ildis

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Bot. Ergebn. Reise Waldemar: 160 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204875



Common Names

  • Astragalus himalayanus
  • Himalayan Milkvetch
  • Himalayan Astragalus


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus carinalis Benth. ex Bunge [valid]
  • Astragalus maddenianus Baker [unknown]
  • Tragacantha himalayana (Klotzsch) Kuntze [valid]
  • Phaca longicaulis Benth. ex Bunge [valid]
  • Phaca cachemerica Benth. ex Baker [invalid]
  • Astragalus himachalensis L.B.Chaudhary & Rana [valid]
  • Astragalus maddenianus Benth. ex Baker [valid]
  • Astragalus chlorostachys Hook.f. & Thomson ex Bunge [unknown]

Description

Astragalus himalayanus (also called Himalayan Astragalus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small, oval leaves. The flowers are small and yellow in color. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus himalayanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus himalayanus has small, yellow flowers with a white center and a long, narrow seed pod. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf and a short stem. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus himalayanus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in summer or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. Both methods should be done in a sunny location.

Where to Find Astragalus himalayanus

Astragalus himalayanus can be found in the Himalayan region, particularly in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Astragalus himalayanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus himalayanus?

Astragalus himalayanus

What is the common name of Astragalus himalayanus?

Himalayan Astragalus

What is the habitat of Astragalus himalayanus?

Astragalus himalayanus is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrublands

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