Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
acicularis
ID:
1054846

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7, 11(16): 90 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054184



Common Names

  • Needle Milkvetch
  • Slender Milkvetch
  • Awned Milkvetch


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Description

Astragalus acicularis (also called needle false indigo, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 2 meters tall. It has pinnate leaves, with leaflets that are oblong-lanceolate in shape. It is native to North America, and is found in dry prairies and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus acicularis is used for its timber, which is used for furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its beautiful flowers and foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus acicularis has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved stamen. The seeds are flat, oval-shaped and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus acicularis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Astragalus acicularis

Astragalus acicularis is native to the western United States, from California to Montana and east to Wyoming and Colorado.

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