Status:
valid
Authors:
Pall.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1776
Citation Micro:
Reise Russ. Reich.3: 750 (1776)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198646
Common Names
- Astragalus laguroides
- Laguroides Astragalus
- Lagurus-like Astragalus
Synonyms
- Astragalus laguroides laguroides [unknown]
- Astragalus gobi-altaicus N.Ulziykh. [valid]
- Tragacantha lagurodes (Pall.) Kuntze [valid]
- Saccocalyx laguroides Steven [unknown]
- Saccocalyx laguroides (Pall.) Steven [valid]
- Astragalus lagurus Pall. [illegitimate]
Description
Astragalus laguroides (also called Laguroides Milkvetch, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry, rocky areas. It prefers sandy or loamy soils and full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus laguroides is used in traditional Chinese medicine as a diuretic and to treat fever, fatigue, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ingredient in some herbal teas and as a natural remedy for anxiety and insomnia.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Astragalus laguroides is a small, yellowish-white, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, round, yellowish-brown seed. The seedling is a small, yellowish-green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Astragalus laguroides is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Astragalus laguroides
Astragalus laguroides is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Utah. It can be found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush flats and rocky slopes.
Astragalus laguroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus laguroides?
Astragalus laguroides
What is the common name of Astragalus laguroides?
Laguroides Milkvetch
What is the natural habitat of Astragalus laguroides?
It is found in dry, rocky, grassy slopes and meadows in the mountains of western 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