Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
lang-ranii
ID:
1273487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Podlech

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Novon14: 225 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272825





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Description

Astragalus lang-ranii (also called 'Lang-ran's Milkvetch', among many other common names) is a shrub that can grow up to 1m tall. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It has yellow flowers and small, oval leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus lang-ranii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat colds, fever, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Astragalus lang-ranii are white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are white and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus lang-ranii is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Astragalus lang-ranii

Astragalus lang-ranii can be found in 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