Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
vogelii
ID:
1062501

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Webb) Bornm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl.33(2): 233 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061839

Common Names

  • Astragalus vogelii
  • Vogel's Milkvetch
  • Vogel's Locoweed

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Description

Astragalus vogelii (also called Vogel's milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its small purple flowers and thin, wiry stems.

Uses & Benefits

Astragalus vogelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Astragalus vogelii sub. fatimensis Maire
Astragalus vogelii sub. vogelii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astragalus vogelii is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round-shaped seed with a black color. The seedlings are green in color with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astragalus vogelii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a ground cover.

Where to Find Astragalus vogelii

Astragalus vogelii is native to South America and is found in dry, open areas, such as deserts, grasslands, and 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

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-7654: Originally associated with wfo-0000212579
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-7654: Originally associated with wfo-0000212579
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:480509-1: Based on the initial data import