Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
convallarius
ID:
169618

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
ildis

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Erythea1: 207 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168947

Common Names

  • Valley Milkvetch
  • Valley Astragalus
  • Valley Locoweed

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Synonyms

  • Astragalus decumbens convallarius (Greene) M.E.Jones [valid]
  • Homalobus campestris Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Homalobus junceus Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Astragalus campestris (Nutt.) A.Gray [illegitimate]
  • Astragalus convallarius typicus Barneby [invalid]
  • Phaca convallaria (Greene) Piper [valid]
  • Astragalus serotinus campestris (Nutt.) M.E.Jones [valid]
  • Homalobus campestris Nutt. [valid]
  • Astragalus diversifolius campestris (Nutt.) Dorn [unknown]
  • Astragalus diversifolius campestris (Nutt.) Dorn [unknown]

Description

Astragalus convallarius (also called 'Prairie Milkvetch', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It grows in dry, open, rocky areas and can reach a height of up to 40 cm. It has yellow-green flowers and grey-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus convallarius 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, including fever, colds, and coughs.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Astragalus convallarius var. scopulorum Barneby
Astragalus convallarius var. finitimus Barneby
Astragalus convallarius var. margaretae Barneby
Astragalus convallarius var. convallarius

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus convallarius has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus convallarius can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in the spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Astragalus convallarius

Astragalus convallarius is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Astragalus convallarius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus convallarius?

Astragalus convallarius

What is the common name of Astragalus convallarius?

Valley Milkvetch

What is the habitat of Astragalus convallarius?

Dry open slopes, sagebrush, and juniper woodlands

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