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Fabaceae or Leguminosae
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Habitats
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Edibility Rating
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Care
Summary
Physical Characteristics
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.
Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It
prefers dry soil.
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Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
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medicinally.
Cardiotonic; Diuretic; Vasodilator.
The root is cardiotonic, diuretic and vasodilator[176]. It is used in the treatment of spontaneous and night sweats, prolapse of the uterus and anus, abscesses and chronic
ulcers, chronic nephritis with oedema and proteinuria[176]. The roots contain astragalan - this has various effects on the body including aiding detoxification, increasing
the function of humoral immunity (increasing the size of the spleen, increasing the production of plasma cells and antibodies and having an effect against
immunosuppressants), increasing the production of macrophages and increasing bodily resistance[176].
Other Uses
None known
Cultivation details
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors in many parts of
this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a dry well-drained soil in a sunny position[1]. Plants are intolerant of root
disturbance and are best planted in their final positions whilst still small[200]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form
nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].
Many members of this genus can be difficult to grow, this may be due partly to a lack of their specific bacterial associations in the soil[200].
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame[200]. A period of cold stratification may help stored seed to germinate[200]. Stored seed, and perhaps also fresh
seed, should be pre-soaked for 24 hours in hot water before sowing - but make sure that you do not cook the seed[134, 200]. Any seed that does not swell should be
carefully pricked with a needle, taking care not to damage the embryo, and re-soaked for a further 24 hours[134, 200]. Germination can be slow and erratic but is usually
within 4 - 9 weeks or more at 13c if the seed is treated or sown fresh[134]. As soon as it is large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow
them on in the greenhouse for their first winter, planting them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
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