Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ertterae
ID:
180622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby & Shevock

Source:
ildis

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Aliso11: 585 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179951



Common Names

  • Ertter's Milkvetch
  • Ertter's Astragalus
  • Ertter's Locoweed


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Description

Astragalus ertterae (also called 'Ertter's astragalus', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and small, trifoliate leaves. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus ertterae is used as a medicinal plant, as a green manure crop, and as a fodder crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus ertterae has small white flowers with five petals and a long calyx. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have two to three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus ertterae is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Astragalus ertterae

Astragalus ertterae can be found in the western United States.

Astragalus ertterae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus ertterae?

Astragalus ertterae

What is the common name of Astragalus ertterae?

Ertter's Astragalus

What is the range of Astragalus ertterae?

It is found in 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

References

Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
James Robert Shevock (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shevock' in the authors string.