Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rydb.) Barneby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Aliso4: 133 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169870
Common Names
- Deane's Milkvetch
- Deane Milkvetch
- Deane's Astragalus
Synonyms
- Phaca deanei Rydb. [valid]
- Astragalus vaseyi deanei (Rydb.) Jeps. [valid]
Description
Astragalus deanei (also called 'Deane's Milkvetch', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in open areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Astragalus deanei has been used in traditional Chinese medicine as an anti-inflammatory and to treat various ailments. It has also been used to treat fever, diarrhea, and other digestive problems. It is also believed to have antioxidant and anti-cancer properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astragalus deanei has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened and oval-shaped legume. The seedlings are small, with two leaflets and a pair of thorns at the base of the leaf stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Astragalus deanei is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Where to Find Astragalus deanei
Astragalus deanei is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro.
Astragalus deanei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astragalus deanei?
Astragalus deanei
What are the common names of Astragalus deanei?
Deane's milkvetch, Deane's locoweed
What is the natural habitat of Astragalus deanei?
Astragalus deanei is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky areas
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