Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
chamaephaca
ID:
1056259

Status:
valid

Authors:
Freyn

Source:
tro

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z.40: 211, 402 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055597

Common Names

  • Astragalus chamaephaca
  • Low-Growing Astragalus
  • Low-Growing Milkvetch

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Description

Astragalus chamaephaca (also called Chamaephaca Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.3-1 m tall. It is native to the United States and is found in open woodlands, grasslands and heathlands. Its leaves are alternate, with 3-7 leaflets. Its flowers are yellow and fragrant, and its fruits are brown pods.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus chamaephaca 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

Astragalus chamaephaca has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 5-7 mm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus chamaephaca is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division of the root clump in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Astragalus chamaephaca

Astragalus chamaephaca can be found in the Northern Territory of Australia.

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