Status:
valid
Authors:
Delile
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus)2: 22 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553778
Common Names
- Juvenalis Astragalus
- Astragalus Juvenalis
- Juvenalis Milkvetch
Synonyms
- Astragalus ujalensis Gontsch. [valid]
- Tragacantha juvenalis (Delile) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Astragalus juvenalis (also called Juvenal's Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Iran. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, and is found in steppe and semi-desert habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus juvenalis is used as a traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including colds, coughs, and fever. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory and to boost the immune system.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Astragalus juvenalis is a small, yellowish-white flower with a long, slender spur. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Astragalus juvenalis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division is best carried out in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.
Where to Find Astragalus juvenalis
Astragalus juvenalis can be found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.
Astragalus juvenalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus juvenalis?
Astragalus juvenalis
What type of plant is Astragalus juvenalis?
Astragalus juvenalis is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.
Where is Astragalus juvenalis found?
Astragalus juvenalis is found in Turkey.
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