Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tiehmii
ID:
179217

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Brittonia36: 169 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178546



Common Names

  • Astragalus
  • Tiehm's Milkvetch
  • Tiehm's Locoweed


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Description

Astragalus tiehmii (also called Tiehm's Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus tiehmii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Astragalus tiehmii has white flowers with yellow centers. Seed: Astragalus tiehmii has small, black seeds. Seedlings: Astragalus tiehmii seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus tiehmii is a warm-season annual that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in early spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Astragalus tiehmii

Astragalus tiehmii is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Astragalus tiehmii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus tiehmii?

Astragalus tiehmii

What is the common name of Astragalus tiehmii?

Tiehm's Milkvetch

What is the natural habitat of Astragalus tiehmii?

Dry areas of the southwestern 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