Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
minhensis
ID:
1239678

Status:
valid

Authors:
X.Y.Zhu & C.J.Chen

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Guihaia15: 112 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239016



Common Names

  • Astragalus minhensis
  • Minhensis Astragalus
  • Astragalus Minhensis


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Description

Astragalus minhensis (also called Munich Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has small, ovate leaves and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It grows in open, dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus minhensis is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Astragalus minhensis are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus minhensis is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Astragalus minhensis

Astragalus minhensis can be found in the western United States, from Washington to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.

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

Chia Jui Chen (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Chen' in the authors string.
Xiang Yun Zhu (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.Y.Zhu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:984422-1: Based on the initial data import