Glycyrrhiza astragalina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
astragalina
ID:
171252
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc.3: 183 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170581
Common Names
- Astragalina Licorice
- Astragalina Glycyrrhiza
- Glycyrrhiza Astragalina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Glycyrrhiza astragalina (also called Glycyrrhiza astragalina, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a spreading crown. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and is found in moist, lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Glycyrrhiza astragalina is used as a medicinal plant and as a source of food. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Glycyrrhiza astragalina has small purple flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Glycyrrhiza astragalina is a perennial herb native to Asia. It is propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart. The rootstock should be divided in spring or autumn and planted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Glycyrrhiza astragalina
Glycyrrhiza astragalina is native to the southwestern United States, from California to Texas. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woods, roadsides, and disturbed sites.
Glycyrrhiza astragalina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glycyrrhiza astragalina?
Glycyrrhiza astragalina
What type of plant is Glycyrrhiza astragalina?
Herb
What is the natural habitat of Glycyrrhiza astragalina?
Grassy and rocky slopes
Species in the Glycyrrhiza genus
Glycyrrhiza astragalina, Glycyrrhiza lepidota, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora, Glycyrrhiza inflata, Glycyrrhiza yunnanensis, Glycyrrhiza acanthocarpa, Glycyrrhiza bucharica, Glycyrrhiza squamulosa, Glycyrrhiza zaissanica, Glycyrrhiza gontscharovii, Glycyrrhiza foetida, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Glycyrrhiza aspera, Glycyrrhiza echinata, Glycyrrhiza asymmetrica, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Glycyrrhiza triphylla,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
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.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Glycyrrhiza astragalina Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.