Status:
valid
Authors:
Podlech & L.R.Xu
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert.117: 229 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279084
Common Names
- Astragalus yutianensis
- Yutianensis Astragalus
- Yutianensis Milkvetch
Description
Astragalus yutianensis (also called Yutian Astragalus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and a height of up to 1 m. It is native to the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is found in dry, rocky soils of grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus yutianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures that are believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astragalus yutianensis has yellow flowers with a white center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and slender with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Astragalus yutianensis is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in the spring. Seeds can be sown directly in the garden or started indoors in the late winter.
Where to Find Astragalus yutianensis
Astragalus yutianensis is native to the Xinjiang region of China and can be found in the wild in the mountains and grasslands of the region.
Astragalus yutianensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus yutianensis?
Astragalus yutianensis
What is the common name of Astragalus yutianensis?
Yutianensis Astragalus
What is the family of Astragalus yutianensis?
Fabaceae
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