Astragalus lentiginosus
Astragalus lentiginosus, commonly known as bladderpod, is a resilient perennial herb native to the arid regions of North America. Valued in ethnobotanical studies, this plant belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is recognized for its unique seed pods and potential medicinal properties used in traditional healing practices.
- Scientific name: Astragalus lentiginosus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it falls under the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is categorized within the genus Astragalus as the species Astragalus lentiginosus.
| 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 lentiginosus, is known by a variety of common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as milk vetch or bladder vetch, while in Spanish, it is commonly called alfalfa silvestre.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range extending across parts of North America. In Western Canada, its presence is documented within the province of British Columbia. Moving into the Northwestern United States, the species can be found in the states of Idaho, Montana, and Oregon. Additionally, its distribution reaches as far south as Colorado within the same regional context. Collectively, these locations define the natural habitat where this medicinal species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Idaho | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Washington | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Wyoming | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Nevada | WCVP |
Chemicals
Astragalus lentiginosus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aspyranochromenone A, aspyranochromenone B.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aspyranochromenone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aspyranochromenone B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |