Astragalus crenatus
Astragalus crenatus, commonly known as a resilient medicinal herb, belongs to the diverse Fabaceae family. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for supporting immune function and enhancing vitality. Its unique physiological properties offer significant potential for therapeutic applications in modern natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Astragalus crenatus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Astragalus, where it is identified as Astragalus crenatus.
| 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 crenatus, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly called crenate milkvetch, while in Chinese, it is known as 齿缘黄耆 (Chǐ yuán huáng qí).| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across both Europe and Africa. In Middle Europe, its presence is specifically documented within Germany. Its range extends significantly into Northern Africa, where it can be found in Algeria. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the regions of Egypt and Libya. Finally, its habitat reaches as far west as Morocco.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |