Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
compactus
ID:
1054892

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
tro

Year:
1783

Citation Micro:
Encycl.1: 322 (1783)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054230



Common Names

  • Compact Milkvetch
  • Compact Astragalus
  • Compact Locoweed


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Description

Astragalus compactus (also called Compact Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the western United States and usually grows in dry, open areas such as rocky slopes, sagebrush flats, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus compactus is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus compactus has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus compactus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer months.

Where to Find Astragalus compactus

Astragalus compactus is native to western North America, and is found in dry, open habitats.

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