Astragalus fasciculifolius
Astragalus fasciculifolius · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Astragalus fasciculifolius, is a resilient medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Often found in specific ecological niches, this species belongs to the legume family. It is primarily studied for its potential bioactive compounds, offering promising insights into traditional healing and modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Astragalus Fasciculifolius Subsp. Arbusculinus · Tragacantha Fasciculifolia · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Astragalus fasciculifoliusSynonyms
- Astragalus fasciculifolius subsp. arbusculinus
- Tragacantha fasciculifolia
- Tragacantha tebesiensis
- Astragalus arbusculinus
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. Specifically, it is identified by its genus, Astragalus, with the species name fasciifolius.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Astragalus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the arid regions of the Middle East. In Western Asia, its presence is notably recorded in Iran. Moving toward the Arabian Peninsula, it can be found throughout the various Gulf States. Its range also extends significantly into the territories of Oman and Saudi Arabia. Together, these locations define the primary natural habitat for Astragalus fascifolius.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Astragalus fasciculifolius has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Saponins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Scientific reports
Saponins
- Scientific reports
Conditions
Astragalus fasciculifolius has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include heart diseases.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Heart diseases | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Heart diseases
- Scientific reports
Preparations
Astragalus fasciculifolius has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Gum Nanofibers, extracts by ethanol, gum fibrous scaffolds.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Gum nanofibers | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Extracts by ethanol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gum fibrous scaffolds | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Gum nanofibers
- Nanomedicine (London, England)
Extracts by ethanol
- Iranian biomedical journal
Gum fibrous scaffolds
- Nanomedicine (London, England)