Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
acetabulosus
ID:
1056647

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C.Towns.

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.25: 458 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055985



Common Names

  • Acetabulosus Milk Vetch
  • Acetabulosus Astragalus
  • Acetabulosus Locoweed


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Description

Astragalus acetabulosus (also called Acetabulum milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils and has yellow flowers and trifoliate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus acetabulosus is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus acetabulosus has small, yellow flowers that have five petals. The seeds are small, black and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem with two small, oval shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Astragalus acetabulosus

Astragalus acetabulosus can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

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

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