Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
huochengensis
ID:
1281573

Status:
valid

Authors:
Podlech & L.R.Xu

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Novon17: 238 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280911



Common Names

  • Astragalus huochengensis
  • Huocheng Astragalus
  • Huocheng Milkvetch


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Description

Astragalus huochengensis (also called Astragalus huochengensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to China. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus huochengensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fatigue, insomnia, and digestive issues. It is also used as an herbal remedy for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astragalus huochengensis is yellow and has a bell-like shape. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are fragile and have thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus huochengensis is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant is very hardy and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Astragalus huochengensis

Astragalus huochengensis is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It can be found in the states of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.

Astragalus huochengensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus huochengensis?

Astragalus huochengensis

What is the common name of Astragalus huochengensis?

Huocheng Milk-Vetch

What is the distribution of Astragalus huochengensis?

China

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

Dietrich Podlech (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podlech' in the authors string.
Lang Ran Xu (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.R.Xu' in the authors string.