Astragalus kongurensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kongurensis
ID:
749094
Status:
valid
Authors:
Podlech
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Pakistan J. Bot.42(Sp.Issue): 31 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748427
Common Names
- Astragalus Kongurensis
- Kongurensis Astragalus
- Kongurensis Milkvetch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astragalus kongurensis (also called Kongur milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has yellow flowers and is found in dry, rocky, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus kongurensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Astragalus kongurensis are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, light green leaves.
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Astragalus kongurensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Astragalus kongurensis
Astragalus kongurensis is native to China and is found in the wild in Anhui, Gansu, Guizhou, Henan, Hubei, Shaanxi, and Sichuan.
Astragalus kongurensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus kongurensis?
Astragalus kongurensis
What is the common name of Astragalus kongurensis?
Kongur Astragalus
What is the natural habitat of Astragalus kongurensis?
It is native to the Himalayas
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77111589-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Astragalus kongurensis Podlech: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.