Astragalus caprinus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Tragacantha caprina

Sources: Wikidata

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 and the genus Astragalus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution that spans across several Mediterranean regions. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is noted within the island of Sicilia. Moving toward Northern Africa, the species can be found inhabiting the territory of Algeria. It also extends its range across the North African landscapes of Libya and Egypt. Finally, its distribution reaches the westernmost parts of the continent in Morocco.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Astragalus caprinus is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it establishes a robust root system that supports its survival and regrowth following periods of dormancy. Its development follows a recurring pattern where the plant allocates resources to vegetative growth and structural stability before transitioning into reproductive phases. This long-term survival strategy enables the plant to inhabit its specific ecological niche over several years, contributing to its stability within its habitat.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Astragalus caprinus is characterized by its growth form as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its vegetative development. It functions as an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies toward other plants. In terms of its habit and ecological positioning, the plant is self-supporting rather than a climber, and its habitat preference is categorized as terrestrial, distinguishing it from aquatic or semiaquatic environments.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Astragalus caprinus has 2 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, leaf.

Root

1. BMC complementary medicine and therapies
2. Journal of natural products

Leaf

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Astragalus caprinus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Kaempferol-3-O-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl(1->3)-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1->6)]-beta-D-galactopyranoside, luteolin.

Kaempferol-3-O-[beta-D-xylopyranosyl(1->3)-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1->6)]-beta-D-galactopyranoside

1. Journal of natural products

luteolin

1. BMC complementary medicine and therapies

Conditions

Astragalus caprinus has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include disease.

Disease

1. BMC complementary medicine and therapies

Preparations

Astragalus caprinus has 1 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaves.

Leaves

1. Journal of natural products