Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rydb.) Barneby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.13(1): 168 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169950
Common Names
- Jalisco Milkvetch
- Jaliscensis Milkvetch
- Jaliscensis Astragalus
Synonyms
- Atelophragma jaliscense Rydb. [valid]
Description
Astragalus jaliscensis (also called Jaliscan Milkvetch, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Mexico. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus jaliscensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fatigue, fever, and diarrhea. It is also used as a tonic to improve overall health and vitality.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astragalus jaliscensis flowers are yellow and pea-like, with a long, slender calyx. Its seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Astragalus jaliscensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Astragalus jaliscensis
Astragalus jaliscensis is native to Mexico, from Jalisco to Michoacan. It is found in dry, rocky soils in open areas.
Astragalus jaliscensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus jaliscensis?
Astragalus jaliscensis
What is the common name of Astragalus jaliscensis?
Jaliscensis milkvetch
What is the habitat of Astragalus jaliscensis?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States.
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