Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tioides
ID:
170821

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rydb.) Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.13(1): 171 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170150

Common Names

  • Tioides Milkvetch
  • Tioides Astragalus
  • Tioides Locoweed

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Synonyms

  • Atelophragma tioides Rydb. [valid]

Description

Astragalus tioides (also called Tioid 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 tioides is used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and forage. It can also be used as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astragalus tioides has small yellow flowers with five petals and a short, curved seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Astragalus tioides

Astragalus tioides is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, sandy, rocky soils in desert scrub, chaparral, and grassland habitats.

Astragalus tioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astragalus tioides?

Astragalus tioides

What type of plant is Astragalus tioides?

Astragalus tioides is a species of flowering plant in the legume family.

Where is Astragalus tioides found?

Astragalus tioides is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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

References

Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.