Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
maowensis
ID:
1034654

Status:
valid

Authors:
Podlech & L.R.Xu

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Sendtnera7: 200 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033992



Common Names

  • Maowen Milkvetch
  • Maowen Vetch
  • Maowen Astragalus


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Description

Astragalus maowensis (also called Maowen Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that can reach up to 0.5 m in height. It is native to China and is found in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus maowensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The plant has a high tolerance to drought and can be used in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus maowensis has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Astragalus maowensis

Astragalus maowensis is found 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

References

Dietrich Podlech (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podlech' in the authors string.
Lang Ran Xu (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.R.Xu' in the authors string.