Astragalus longisubulatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longisubulatus
ID:
554604
Status:
valid
Authors:
Podlech
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Sendtnera6: 151 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553936
Common Names
- Longisubulatus Milkvetch
- Longisubulatus Astragalus
- Astragalus Longisubulatus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astragalus longisubulatus (also called long-awned milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to western North America. It typically grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus longisubulatus is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astragalus longisubulatus has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a deep taproot.
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Astragalus longisubulatus can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in early spring and replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix. Water the plants regularly and fertilize them every spring.
Where to Find Astragalus longisubulatus
Astragalus longisubulatus can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.
Astragalus longisubulatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus longisubulatus?
Astragalus longisubulatus
What are the common names of Astragalus longisubulatus?
Long-beaked Milkvetch, Long-beaked Locoweed
What is the natural habitat of Astragalus longisubulatus?
Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands
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:1011939-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Astragalus longisubulatus Podlech: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.