Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
monticola
ID:
170676

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Linnaea33: 47 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170005



Common Names

  • Mountain Milkvetch
  • Mountain Astragalus
  • Mountain Ground Plum


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Synonyms

  • Astragalus barceloi Phil. [valid]
  • Astragalus echegarayi Hieron. [unknown]
  • Astragalus striatus echegarayi (Hieron.) Hosseus [valid]
  • Tragacantha monticola Kuntze [valid]

Description

Astragalus monticola (also called Mountain Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It grows in dry, rocky areas, and has white, hairy, and lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus monticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astragalus monticola is a small, yellow-green pea-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus monticola is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Astragalus monticola

Astragalus monticola can be found in the Rocky Mountains of the western United States.

Astragalus monticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus monticola?

Astragalus monticola

What is the common name of Astragalus monticola?

Mountain Astragalus

Where is Astragalus monticola found?

Astragalus monticola is found in California.

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