Astragalus miser - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
miser
ID:
170665
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
ildis
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169994
Common Names
- Miser Milkvetch
- Misery Milkvetch
- Misery Milk-Vetch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astragalus miser (also called Poor Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It grows in dry, rocky areas, and has white, hairy, and lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus miser has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments, including fatigue, poor appetite, and digestive issues. It has also been used as a natural diuretic and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Astragalus miser is a small, white to pinkish-purple pea-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown to black legume. The seedlings are small, with two to four leaflets and a taproot.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Astragalus miser can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted.
Where to Find Astragalus miser
Astragalus miser is native to the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.
Astragalus miser FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus miser?
Astragalus miser
What type of plant is Astragalus miser?
Astragalus miser is a flowering plant.
Where is Astragalus miser found?
Astragalus miser is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
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
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:478687-1: Based on the initial data import