Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
weixinensis
ID:
1061460

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.C.Ho

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin1(3): 112 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060798



Common Names

  • Astragalus weixinensis
  • Weixinensis Astragalus
  • Weixinensis Pulvinalis


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Description

Astragalus weixinensis (also called Weixin Astragalus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to China and Vietnam, and grows in forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus weixinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for landscaping purposes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astragalus weixinensis is yellow in color, with a long, narrow petal. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus weixinensis is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sunny location and should be watered regularly. Once established, the shrub is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Astragalus weixinensis

Astragalus weixinensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

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

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