Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
cruikschankii
ID:
1054896

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Griseb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 103 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054234

Common Names

  • Cruikschank's Milkvetch
  • Cruikschank's Astragalus
  • Cruikschank's Locoweed

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Description

Astragalus cruikschankii (also called Cruikshank's Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the western United States and usually grows in dry, open areas such as rocky slopes, sagebrush flats, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus cruikschankii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its roots have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus cruikschankii has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus cruikschankii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer months.

Where to Find Astragalus cruikschankii

Astragalus cruikschankii can be found in the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and parts of Africa.

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:476978-1: Based on the initial data import