Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucida
ID:
199215

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Welw. ex Baker) Polhill

Source:
ildis

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.25: 270 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198544

Common Names

  • Lucid Aganope
  • Lucid Milkvetch
  • Lucid Astragalus

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Synonyms

  • Ostryoderris lucida (Welw. ex Baker) Baker f. [valid]
  • Ostryoderris laurentii (De Wild.) Harms [unknown]
  • Ostryocarpus lucidus (Welw. ex Baker) Dunn [valid]
  • Dalbergia laurentii De Wild. [valid]
  • Millettia breviflora De Wild. [valid]
  • Manotes macrophylla Hiern [unknown]
  • Ostryocarpus laurentii (De Wild.) Harms [valid]
  • Derris lucida Welw. ex Baker [valid]
  • Deguelia lucida (Welw. ex Baker) Taub. [valid]
  • Pterocarpus lucidus Kuntze [valid]
  • Ostryoderris lucida intermedia Hauman [unknown]

Description

Aganope lucida (also called Shining Aganope, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and steppes at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Aganope lucida is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including fatigue, anemia, and diabetes. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-oxidant properties. Additionally, it is used to boost the immune system and to treat various gastrointestinal disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow, pea-like, borne in dense racemes. Seed: small, black and shiny. Seedlings: have two cotyledons, the first pair of leaves are simple and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aganope lucida can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Aganope lucida

Aganope lucida is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Gansu, Qinghai, and Sichuan.

Aganope lucida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aganope lucida?

Aganope lucida

What is the family of Aganope lucida?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Aganope lucida?

China

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
Roger Marcus Polhill (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polhill' in the authors string.