Astragalus miser var. serotinus
Astragalus miser var. serotinus, commonly known as the late-blooming milkvetch, is a rare medicinal plant native to specific arid regions. Renowned for its unique botanical properties, it contains bioactive compounds traditionally used in holistic remedies. Understanding its ecological niche and chemical profile is essential for its therapeutic application.
- Scientific name: Astragalus miser var. serotinus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Astragalus as the variety Astragalus miser var. serotinus.
| 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 miser var. serotinus, is known by various names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the late milkvetch, while in Spanish, it is known as astrágalo tardío.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range across Western North America. In Western Canada, its distribution includes the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Moving into the Northwestern United States, it can be found throughout the state of Idaho. The species also populates much of Montana within the same region. Finally, its presence extends into the coastal and inland areas of Washington.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Idaho | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Washington | WCVP |
Chemicals
Astragalus miser var. serotinus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include nitropropanol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| nitropropanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |