Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
potosinus
ID:
170737

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.13(1): 166 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170066

Common Names

  • Potosinus Milkvetch
  • Potosinus Astragalus
  • Potosinus Locoweed

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Synonyms

  • Phaca potosina Rydb. [valid]

Description

Astragalus potosinus (also called Potosi Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America, found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It has a woody stem and small, white-pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus potosinus is used as a food source for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus potosinus 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 potosinus

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

Astragalus potosinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus potosinus?

Astragalus potosinus

What is the common name of Astragalus potosinus?

Potosi Milkvetch

What is the family of Astragalus potosinus?

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