Astragalus gummifer

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant, Astragalus gummifer, exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the Western Asian region. It can be found growing naturally across the diverse landscapes of Iran. The species also extends its range into the territories of Iraq. Additionally, it is documented to inhabit the mountainous and arid regions of the Lebanon-Syria border. Finally, the plant is widely distributed throughout the country of Türkiye.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Astragalus gummifer is characterized by a primarily terrestrial habitat, distinguishing it from aquatic or semiaquatic species. As a plant, it exhibits a growth form that transitions between a shrub and a subshrub, displaying a structural complexity that allows it to occupy diverse ecological niches. It functions as an independent organism, meaning it does not rely on a parasitic relationship for survival. Furthermore, the plant is classified by its woody nature, possessing a permanent, lignified structure that supports its perennial growth habit.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Growth form :

subshrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Astragalus gummifer has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ARABINOGALACTAN, Ash, D-galactose, D-galacturonic acid, D-xylose.

ARABINOGALACTAN

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Ash

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D-galactose

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D-galacturonic acid

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D-xylose

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EO

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L-arabinose

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L-fucose

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L-rhamnose

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Mucronulatol

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Activities

Astragalus gummifer has 29 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Absorbent, Acidulant, Antibacterial, Anticomplementary, Antidote (Iodine).

Absorbent

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Acidulant

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Antibacterial

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Anticomplementary

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Antidote (Iodine)

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Antileishmanic

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Antinesidioblastosic

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Antiotitic

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Antisalmonella

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Antivaginitic

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