Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
neplii
ID:
1034663

Status:
valid

Authors:
Podlech

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien, B105: 568 (2003 publ. 2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034001

Common Names

  • Nepli's Milkvetch
  • Nepli's Vetch
  • Nepli's Astragalus

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Description

Astragalus neplii (also called Nepalese Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that can reach up to 0.5 m in height. It is native to Nepal and is found in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus neplii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The plant has a high tolerance to drought and can be used in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus neplii has yellow, pea-shaped flowers and its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Where to Find Astragalus neplii

Astragalus neplii is found in the Himalayas.

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