Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
elegans
ID:
173282

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
ildis

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7, 11(16): 55 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000172611

Common Names

  • Elegant Milkvetch
  • Astragalus elegans
  • Elegant Astragalus

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Synonyms

  • Astragalus tabrisianus E.Sheld. [illegitimate]
  • Tragacantha elegans (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Astragalus elegans (also called Elegant Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a woody rootstock and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are divided into several leaflets and its flowers are yellowish-white. It grows in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, sagebrush steppes, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astragalus elegans is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus elegans is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring, in a well-drained soil, and kept moist until germination. The divisions should be planted in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Astragalus elegans

Astragalus elegans can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Oregon.

Astragalus elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus elegans?

Astragalus elegans

What is the common name of Astragalus elegans?

Elegans' Astragalus

What is the natural habitat of Astragalus elegans?

It is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia

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