Astragalus amatus
Astragalus amatus, commonly known as the resilient mountain root, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to high-altitude terrains. Renowned for its potent immune-boosting properties, it has been utilized in traditional healing for centuries. This hardy species offers unique bioactive compounds, providing significant therapeutic potential for modern holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Astragalus amatus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Astragalus and the specific species amatus.
| 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, Astragalus amatus, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is referred to as the amorous milkvetch, while in Spanish, it is commonly called trébol de leche amoroso. In French, the species is known as astragale amoureux, and in German, it is identified as liebender milchtrébol.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is geographically restricted to a very specific region within the Southern Hemisphere. Its natural habitat is found exclusively in the southern portion of South America. Within this continent, the species is located specifically in the central part of Chile. This limited range suggests that the plant thrives under unique environmental conditions unique to this area. Consequently, its distribution is characterized by a highly localized presence in the Chilean landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Astragalus amatus, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties, which are concentrated within its roots. These roots serve as the essential component used in traditional practices to harness the plant's therapeutic potential.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |