Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
porrectus
ID:
170736

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
ildis

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Botany [Fortieth Parallel]: 75, 411 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170065

Common Names

  • Porrectus Milkvetch
  • Porrectus Astragalus
  • Porrectus Locoweed

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Synonyms

  • Tragacantha porrecta (S.Watson) Kuntze [valid]
  • Homalobus porrectus (S.Watson) Rydb. [valid]

Description

Astragalus porrectus (also called Porrect 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 porrectus is used as a food source for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus porrectus 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 porrectus

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

Astragalus porrectus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus porrectus?

Astragalus porrectus

What is the common name of Astragalus porrectus?

Porrect Milkvetch

What is the family of Astragalus porrectus?

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