Astragalus acaulis
Astragalus acaulis, commonly known as the stemless milkvetch, is a resilient perennial wildflower native to North American landscapes. Characterized by its low-growing habit and striking purple blooms, this medicinal plant has historically been valued for its unique properties within traditional herbal practices and its role in supporting ecological health.
- Scientific name: Astragalus acaulis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, specifically being a member of the Fabaceae family. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Astragalus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Astragalus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Astragalus acaulis, is identified by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 无茎黄耆 (zh, wuu, zh-hans, zh-cn), and in Spanish, it is documented as Astraalus litangensis (es).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 无茎黄耆 | Wikidata |
| wuu | 无茎黄耆 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 无茎黄耆 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 无茎黄耆 | Wikidata |
| es | Astragalus litangensis | Wikidata |
| es | Astragalus pseudoxytropis | Wikidata |
| zh | 无茎黄蓍 | Wikidata |
| zh | 无茎黄芪 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大叶子 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several mountainous regions in Asia. Within the country of China, it can be found growing in the South-Central areas. Additionally, its range extends into the high-altitude terrains of Tibet. Beyond China, the species is also documented within the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, it inhabits the rugged landscapes of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Astragalus acaulis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6-epi-ophiobolin G, penicisochroman A, pergillin, questin, trypacidin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6-epi-ophiobolin G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| penicisochroman A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pergillin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| questin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trypacidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |