Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
spectabilis
ID:
1056336

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schischk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Izv. Tomsk. Gosud. Univ.81: 479 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055674



Common Names

  • Showy Milk Vetch
  • Spectabilis Milk Vetch
  • Spectabilis Vetch


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Description

Astragalus spectabilis (also called Spectacular Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus spectabilis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and asthma. It is also used to boost the immune system and improve overall health.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Astragalus spectabilis are small, pink, and fragrant. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender and have a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus spectabilis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Astragalus spectabilis

Astragalus spectabilis can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Utah.

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