Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ischigensis
ID:
1056333

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim. ex Hultén

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl., ser. 3, 8(1): 99 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055671



Common Names

  • Milk Vetch
  • Ischigualasto Milk Vetch
  • Ischigualasto Vetch


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Description

Astragalus ischigensis (also called Ischigualasto Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus ischigensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and asthma. It is also used to boost the immune system and improve overall health.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus ischigensis has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 5-7 mm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus ischigensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Astragalus ischigensis

Astragalus ischigensis can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Utah.

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

Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Eric Hultén (1894-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hultén' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:477988-1: Based on the initial data import