Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
porphyreus
ID:
1281594

Status:
valid

Authors:
Podlech & L.R.Xu

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Novon17: 249 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280932

Common Names

  • Astragalus porphyreus
  • Porphyreus Milkvetch
  • Porphyreus Astragalus

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Description

Astragalus porphyreus (also called Astragalus porphyreus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to China. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus porphyreus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus porphyreus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus porphyreus is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant is very hardy and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Astragalus porphyreus

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

Astragalus porphyreus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus porphyreus?

Astragalus porphyreus

What is the common name of Astragalus porphyreus?

Purple Milk-Vetch

What is the distribution of Astragalus porphyreus?

Central and eastern Europe

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

Dietrich Podlech (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podlech' in the authors string.
Lang Ran Xu (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.R.Xu' in the authors string.