Astragalus xitaibaicus
| Astragalus xitaibaicus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Astragalus |
| Species: | A. xitaibaicus |
| Binomial name | |
| Astragalus xitaibaicus K.T. Fu | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Astragalus monadelphus subsp. xitaibaicus K.T.Fu | |
Astragalus xitaibaicus is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.
Distribution
Astragalus xitaibaicus is native to the Shaanxi region of China.[1] It is found in alpine grasslands, at elevations from 2,800 to 3,300m.[2]
Description
Astragalus xitaibaicus grows to 12-22 cm tall, and is smooth except for parts of the flower. It has several stems, each up to 4mm thick. The leaves are 4-8cm long, and the leaf stem is 1-2cm. Leaflets grow in 5-7 pairs, and are ovate or elliptical. The leaflets are 10-18mm long, and 5-9 mm wide. The leaf apex is rounded. The flower stalk is 4-7.5 cm long. The calyx is bell shaped, 7.5-9 mm in size, and has narrow tapering teeth. The flowers are yellow. The stamen tube is closed. The legumes have 5-6mm stalks, and are narrowly ellipsoid.[2]
It is a perennial.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Astragalus xitaibaicus (K.T.Fu) Podlech & L.R.Xu". Powo.science.kew.org. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Astragalus xitaibaicus (K. T. Fu) Podlech & L. R. Xu, Novon. 14: 222. 2004". efloras.org. Flora of China. Retrieved 2 May 2026.