Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
beckii
ID:
190530

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier, sér. 2, 5: 755 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189859



Common Names

  • Beck's Milkvetch
  • Beck's Astragalus
  • Beck's Locoweed


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus becki Bornm. [unknown]
  • Astragalus viciaefolius Beck [unknown]
  • Astragalus lisaricus Maassoumi [valid]

Description

Astragalus beckii (also called Beck's Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has long, hairy stems and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grasslands, sagebrush, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus beckii is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Astragalus beckii are small, yellow-green, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus beckii can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water once established.

Where to Find Astragalus beckii

Astragalus beckii is native to western North America, from British Columbia south to California and east to Montana. It can be found in dry, open places, such as grasslands, sagebrush flats, and open woodlands.

Astragalus beckii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus beckii?

Astragalus beckii

What is the common name of Astragalus beckii?

Beck's Milkvetch

What is the natural habitat of Astragalus beckii?

Astragalus beckii is found in dry areas of the western United States.

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