Status:
valid
Authors:
Kamelin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast.14: 167 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189919
Common Names
- Migpo Milkvetch
- Migpo Astragalus
- Migpo Locoweed
Synonyms
- Dorycnium calycinum Stocks [valid]
- Barnebyella calycina (Stocks) Podlech [deprecated]
- Astragalus mirus Širj. & Rech.f. [illegitimate]
- Barnebyella calycina (Stocks) Podlech [valid]
Description
Astragalus migpo (also called Migpo Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small yellowish-white flowers and a fleshy root. It is native to the western United States, and is found in dry, open habitats such as sagebrush flats, dry meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus migpo is used as a medicinal herb, as a food source, and for its nitrogen-fixing properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astragalus migpo has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Astragalus migpo is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Astragalus migpo
Astragalus migpo is native to China and can be found in provinces such as Gansu, Sichuan, and Yunnan.
Astragalus migpo FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus migpo?
Astragalus migpo
What is the common name of Astragalus migpo?
Migpo Milkvetch
What is the natural habitat of Astragalus migpo?
Dry, rocky slopes
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