Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
matthewsiae
ID:
554664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Podlech & Kirchhoff

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München11: 432 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553996



Common Names

  • Matthewsiae Astragalus
  • Matthewsiae Milkvetch
  • Matthewsiae Goat's-thorn


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus christianus suboccidentalis Ponert [valid]
  • Astragalus victoriae Podlech & Kirchhoff [illegitimate]

Description

Astragalus matthewsiae (also called Matthews' 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 matthewsiae is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fatigue, anemia, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural diuretic and to help with weight loss.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astragalus matthewsiae is a small, yellowish-white pea-like flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus matthewsiae can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Astragalus matthewsiae

Astragalus matthewsiae can be found in Iran.

Astragalus matthewsiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus matthewsiae?

Astragalus matthewsiae

What is the common name of Astragalus matthewsiae?

Matthews' milkvetch

What is the natural habitat of Astragalus matthewsiae?

It grows in dry, rocky, open areas at elevations of 1,500-2,500 m

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.
Christina Hedwig Kirchhoff (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirchhoff' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:478559-1: Based on the initial data import