Status:
valid
Authors:
Gómez-Sosa
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot.25: 488 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061454
Common Names
- Astragalus mendocinus
- Mendocinus Astragalus
- Mendocinus
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus mendocinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Astragalus mendocinus is a white, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Astragalus mendocinus
Astragalus mendocinus is native to Argentina and can be found in the provinces of Mendoza and San Juan.
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