Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
zhouquinus
ID:
1241557

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.T.Fu

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Boreal.-Occid. Sin.11: 342 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240895



Common Names

  • Astragalus zhouquinus
  • Zhouquinus Astragalus
  • Zhouqui Astragalus


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Description

Astragalus zhouquinus (also called Zhouquin Astragalus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to China, where it is found in subtropical forests. It is an annual herb with small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus zhouquinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astragalus zhouquinus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus zhouquinus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate drought and frost.

Where to Find Astragalus zhouquinus

Astragalus zhouquinus is found in China.

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