Astragalus polhillii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polhillii
ID:
554934
Status:
valid
Authors:
Podlech
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Sendtnera6: 153 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554266
Common Names
- Polhillii Milkvetch
- Polhillii's Milkvetch
- Polhill's Milkvetch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astragalus polhillii (also called Polhill's Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody base and a height of up to 40 cm. It is native to the western United States, and is found in grassland and shrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus polhillii is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Astragalus polhillii is a yellow-green pea-like flower with a white center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Astragalus polhillii is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through division of the root crown. The plant should be divided every 2-3 years to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Astragalus polhillii
Astragalus polhillii is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open habitats such as deserts and sagebrush steppes. It is most commonly found in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.
Astragalus polhillii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus polhillii?
Astragalus polhillii
What is the common name of Astragalus polhillii?
Polhill's Milkvetch
Where is Astragalus polhillii found?
It is found in Turkey
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1011942-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Astragalus polhillii Podlech: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.