Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
humistratus
ID:
170607

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
ildis

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl.5(6): 43 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169936



Common Names

  • Humistratus Milkvetch
  • Humistratus Vetch
  • Humistratus Astragalus


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Synonyms

  • Tragacantha humistrata (A.Gray) Kuntze [valid]
  • Batidophaca humistrata (A.Gray) Rydb. [valid]
  • Tium huministratum Rydb. [unknown]
  • Ctenophyllum humistratum (A.Gray) Rydb. ex A.Heller [unknown]
  • Tium humistratum Rydb. [valid]

Description

Astragalus humistratus (also called Humistratus 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 humistratus is used as a food source for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Astragalus humistratus var. sonorae (A.Gray) M.E.Jones
Astragalus humistratus var. humivagans (Rydb.) Barneby
Astragalus humistratus var. hosackiae (Greene) M.E.Jones
Astragalus humistratus var. tenerrimus M.E.Jones
Astragalus humistratus var. crispulus Barneby
Astragalus humistratus var. humistratus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus humistratus 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 humistratus is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Astragalus humistratus

Astragalus humistratus is native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides. It is a perennial herb with small, yellow flowers.

Astragalus humistratus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus humistratus?

Astragalus humistratus

What is the common name of Astragalus humistratus?

Humistratus milkvetch

What is the habitat of Astragalus humistratus?

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

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