Astragalus brachystachys

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Tragacantha brachystachys
• Astragalus baibakht
• Astragalus maaratensis
• Astragalus dinsmorei
• Astragalus ascophorus
• Astragalus selemiensis
• Astragalus brachystachys var. argenteus
• Astragalus dinsmorei var. prostratus
• Astragalus pinetorum var. drusorum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Astragalus, with its specific species name being brachystachys.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found throughout the diverse landscapes of Western Asia. Its natural range includes significant populations located within the borders of Iran and Iraq. It also extends across the Levant, specifically inhabiting the regions of Lebanon-Syria and Palestine. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout the territory of Türkiye. These specific locations define the primary geographical footprint of Astragalus brachystachys.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Astragalus brachystachys is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a long-lived species, it follows a developmental cycle that involves establishing a robust root system to support its continuous growth and survival in its native habitats. Unlike annuals that complete their life cycle in a single season, this perennial herb undergoes seasonal fluctuations, entering periods of dormancy to withstand environmental stressors before emerging again to flower and produce seeds. This cyclical pattern ensures the plant can maintain its presence within its ecological niche over many years, contributing to its reproductive stability through successive life stages.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Astragalus brachystachys is characterized by a growth habit that is primarily terrestrial, though it may inhabit niches ranging from aquatic to semiaquatic environments depending on specific soil moisture conditions. As an independent organism, it does not function as a parasite, relying instead on its own physiological processes for nutrient acquisition rather than being an obligatory or facultative parasite. The plant typically exhibits a low-growing or decumbent structure common to many members of the Fabaceae family, featuring compound leaves and specialized floral structures that define its taxonomic identity.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Astragalus brachystachys has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Hyperoside, RUTIN, p-coumaric acid.

Hyperoside

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

RUTIN

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

p-coumaric acid

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Activities

Astragalus brachystachys has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticholinesterase, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.

Anticholinesterase

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Antimicrobial

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Antioxidant

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Conditions

Astragalus brachystachys has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Enterococcus faecalis, aches.

Enterococcus faecalis

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Aches

1. Chemistry & biodiversity