Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
amblolepis
ID:
190976

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou26(II): 372 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190305



Common Names

  • Amblolepis Milkvetch
  • Amblolepis Astragalus
  • Astragalus amblolepis


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Synonyms

  • Astracantha amblolepis (Fisch.) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Astracantha basianica (Boiss. & Hausskn.) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Astragalus psilacmos Bunge [valid]
  • Astragalus amadiensis Eig [valid]
  • Astragalus amblolepis rayatensis Eig [valid]
  • Astracantha wartoensis (Boiss. & Kotschy) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Astracantha psilacmos (Bunge) Podlech [deprecated]
  • Astragalus basianicus Boiss. & Hausskn. [valid]
  • Tragacantha wartoensis (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tragacantha amblolepis (Fisch.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Astracantha amblolepis (Fisch.) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha basianica (Boiss. & Hausskn.) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha psilacmos (Bunge) Podlech [valid]
  • Astracantha wartoensis (Bunge) Podlech [valid]
  • Tragacantha psilacmos (Bunge) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Astragalus basianicus brevispinus Eig [unknown]
  • Astragalus basianicus glaber Širj. & Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Astragalus basianicus glabrescens Širj. [unknown]
  • Astragalus wartoensis Bunge [unknown]

Description

Astragalus amblolepis (also called Amblyolepis Milkvetch, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, white flowers and small, yellow spines. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus amblolepis is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus amblolepis has small, yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus amblolepis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Astragalus amblolepis

Astragalus amblolepis is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is typically found in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Astragalus amblolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus amblolepis?

Astragalus amblolepis

What is the common name of Astragalus amblolepis?

Ambiguous Milkvetch

What is the habitat of Astragalus amblolepis?

Open woods, thickets, and roadsides

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