Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
lotiflorus
ID:
170644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer.1: 152 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169973



Common Names

  • Lotiflorus Astragalus
  • Lotus Milkvetch
  • Lotus Vetch


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Synonyms

  • Phaca lotiflora (Hook.) Torr. & A.Gray [valid]
  • Astragalus elatiocarpus E.Sheld. [valid]
  • Astragalus ammolotus Greene [valid]
  • Tragacantha lotiflora (Hook.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Astragalus batesii A.Nelson [valid]
  • Batidophaca cretacea (Buckley) Rydb. [valid]
  • Batidophaca lotiflora (Hook.) Rydb. [valid]
  • Batidophaca nebraskensis (Bates) Rydb. [valid]
  • Astragalus lotiflorus cretaceus (Buckley) F.C.Gates [valid]
  • Astragalus lotiflorus nebraskensis Bates [valid]
  • Astragalus nebraskensis (Bates) Bates [valid]
  • Phaca cretacea Buckley [valid]
  • Cystopora elatiocarpa (E.Sheld.) Lunell [valid]
  • Cystopora lotiflora (Hook.) Lunell [valid]
  • Phaca elatiocarpa (E.Sheld.) Rydb. [valid]
  • Astragalus lotiflorus elatiocarpus (E.Sheld.) Rydb. [valid]
  • Astragalus reverchonii A.Gray [unknown]
  • Phaca reverchonii (A.Gray) Rydb. [valid]
  • Astragalus lotiflorus pedunculosus A.Gray [valid]
  • Astragalus lotiflorus brachypus A.Gray [valid]
  • Astragalus lotiflorus reverchonii M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Astragalus lotiflorus cretaceus (Buckley) F.C.Gates [deprecated]

Description

Astragalus lotiflorus (also called Lotus-flowered Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It grows in dry, rocky areas, and has white, hairy, and lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus lotiflorus is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-viral properties. It is also used as a natural remedy for fatigue, stress, and anxiety.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Astragalus lotiflorus has small, yellowish-white flowers with a purple tinge. Seed: The seed of Astragalus lotiflorus is small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Astragalus lotiflorus are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus lotiflorus can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted.

Where to Find Astragalus lotiflorus

Astragalus lotiflorus is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of Utah, Nevada, and Arizona.

Astragalus lotiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus lotiflorus?

Astragalus lotiflorus

What is the common name of Astragalus lotiflorus?

Lotus-flowered Milkvetch

What is the habitat of Astragalus lotiflorus?

Dry, rocky hillsides 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