Astragalus eremophilus
Astragalus eremophilus, commonly known as the desert milkvetch, is a resilient medicinal plant native to arid ecosystems. Renowned for its ability to thrive in harsh environments, it contains bioactive compounds valued in traditional medicine. This hardy herb offers significant potential for pharmacological research and supporting holistic wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Astragalus eremophilus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic designation falls under the genus Astragalus, identifying it as the species Astragalus eremophilus.
| 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 eremophilus, is known by the common name قتاد مستوحد in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | قتاد مستوحد | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Astragalus eremophilus, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the northern regions of the African continent. Its presence is documented within several key countries located in Northern Africa. Specifically, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Algeria and Egypt. Additionally, the species is distributed through the territories of Libya and Morocco. Finally, its range extends into the arid regions of Western Sahara.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Activities
Astragalus eremophilus has 8 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Antiperspirant, Diuretic.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiperspirant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Laxative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Narcotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tonic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |