Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
praelongus
ID:
170739

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Sheld.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Minnesota Bot. Stud.1: 23 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170068



Common Names

  • Praelongus Milkvetch
  • Praelongus Astragalus
  • Praelongus Locoweed


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Synonyms

  • Rydbergiella praelonga (E.Sheld.) Fedde & Syd. [deprecated]
  • Jonesiella praelonga (E.Sheld.) Rydb. [valid]
  • Phacopsis praelongus (E.Sheld.) Rydb. [valid]
  • Astragalus procerus A.Gray [illegitimate]
  • Astragalus pattersonii procerus M.E.Jones [valid]
  • Astragalus pattersonii praelongus (E.Sheld.) M.E.Jones [illegitimate]
  • Rydbergiella praelonga (E.Sheld.) Fedde & Syd. ex Rydb. [valid]
  • Astragalus recedens Ced.Porter [unknown]

Description

Astragalus praelongus (also called Praelong Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States, found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It has a woody stem and small, white-pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Astragalus praelongus var. ellisiae (Rydb.) Barneby
Astragalus praelongus var. avonensis (S.L.Welsh & N.D.Atwood) S.L.Welsh
Astragalus praelongus var. lonchopus Barneby
Astragalus praelongus var. praelongus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus praelongus has yellow flowers, small, black, flattened seeds, and small seedlings with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus praelongus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Astragalus praelongus

Astragalus praelongus is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

Astragalus praelongus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus praelongus?

Astragalus praelongus

What is the common name of Astragalus praelongus?

Prae-long Milkvetch

What is the family of Astragalus praelongus?

Fabaceae

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