Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
zaissanensis
ID:
1056349

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sumnev.

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Sist. Zametki Mater. Gerb. Krylova Tomsk. Gosud. Univ. Kuybysheva2-3: 4 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055687



Common Names

  • Zaisan Milk Vetch
  • Zaisan Astragalus
  • Zaisan Locoweed


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus zaissanensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astragalus zaissanensis is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus zaissanensis 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 zaissanensis

Astragalus zaissanensis 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

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-45171: Originally associated with wfo-0000198658
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-45171: Originally associated with wfo-0000198658
Georgy Sumnevich (1909-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sumnev.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:480605-1: Based on the initial data import