Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tenellus
ID:
170814

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pursh

Source:
ildis

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Fl. Amer. Sept.2: 473 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170143



Common Names

  • Tenellus Milkvetch
  • Tenellus Vetch
  • Tenellus Locoweed


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Synonyms

  • Phaca nigrescens Hook. [valid]
  • Orobus dispar Nutt. [valid]
  • Astragalus nigrescens (Hook.) A.Gray [illegitimate]
  • Homalobus dispar (Nutt.) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Homalobus nigrescens Nutt. [valid]
  • Homalobus tenellus (Pursh) Britton & A.Br. [deprecated]
  • Physondra dispar Raf. [valid]
  • Homalobus clementis Rydb. [valid]
  • Homalobus stipitatus Rydb. [valid]
  • Homalobus strigulosus Rydb. [valid]
  • Homalobus standleyi Rydb. [valid]
  • Ervum multiflorus Pursh [deprecated]
  • Tragacantha multiflora (Pursh) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Astragalus tenellus clementis (Rydb.) J.F.Macbr. [valid]
  • Astragalus tenellus strigulosus (Rydb.) F.J.Herm. [valid]
  • Ervum multiflorum Pursh [valid]
  • Astragalus multiflorus A.Gray [valid]
  • Phaca tenella Britton [valid]
  • Tragacantha tenella Kuntze [valid]
  • Homalobus dispar (Nutt.) Nutt. [valid]
  • Homalobus multiflorus (Pursh) Nutt. [valid]
  • Homalobus tenellus Britton [valid]
  • Homalobus tenellus (Pursh) Britton [unknown]
  • Astragalus tenellus strigulosus J.F.Macbr. [valid]
  • Astragalus tenellus tenellus [unknown]

Description

Astragalus tenellus (also called Slender Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus tenellus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures that are believed to have medicinal properties. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus tenellus has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seed pods are long and narrow, containing several small, dark brown seeds. Seedlings have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus tenellus is a perennial plant that grows in dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in the spring. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Astragalus tenellus

Astragalus tenellus is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in Arizona, California, and New Mexico.

Astragalus tenellus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus tenellus?

Astragalus tenellus

What is the common name of Astragalus tenellus?

Slender Milkvetch

What is the habitat of Astragalus tenellus?

Astragalus tenellus is found in dry, open areas, such as prairies and roadsides

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