Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
howellii
ID:
170605

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
ildis

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts15: 46 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169934



Common Names

  • Howell's Milkvetch
  • Howell's Astragalus
  • Howell Milkvetch


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Synonyms

  • Tium howellii (A.Gray) Rydb. [valid]
  • Astragalus drepanolobus aberrans M.E.Jones [valid]
  • Astragalus howellii aberrans (M.E.Jones) C.L.Hitchc. [valid]
  • Astragalus howellii howellii [unknown]

Description

Astragalus howellii (also called Howell's Milkvetch, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the western United States. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus howellii is used as a food source for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus howellii has yellow flowers with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus howellii is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually occurs within two weeks.

Where to Find Astragalus howellii

Astragalus howellii is native to the western United States, from California to Wyoming. It is found in dry, rocky soils in open areas.

Astragalus howellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus howellii?

Astragalus howellii

What is the common name of Astragalus howellii?

Howell's milkvetch

What is the habitat of Astragalus howellii?

It is found in dry, rocky areas 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