Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
hebecarpus
ID:
199249

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.B.Ho

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198578



Common Names

  • Hebecarpus Milkvetch
  • Hebecarpus Astragalus
  • Hebecarpus Locoweed


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Description

Astragalus hebecarpus (also called Slender-Fruited Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is native to the western United States and grows in dry, sandy soils. It has small, white flowers and slender, green fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus hebecarpus is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow, pea-like, borne in dense racemes. Seed: small, black and shiny. Seedlings: have two cotyledons, the first pair of leaves are simple and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus hebecarpus is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed, division or cuttings.

Where to Find Astragalus hebecarpus

Astragalus hebecarpus can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado and Wyoming.

Astragalus hebecarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus hebecarpus?

Astragalus hebecarpus

What is the common name of Astragalus hebecarpus?

Hebe-carp Milkvetch

What is the natural habitat of Astragalus hebecarpus?

Astragalus hebecarpus is native to North America.

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

Shan Bao Ho (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.B.Ho' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:901532-1: Based on the initial data import