Astragalus plumosus subsp. plumosus
Astragalus plumosus subsp. plumosus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Astragalus plumosus subsp. plumosus, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific arid regions. Renowned for its complex chemical profile, this subspecies contains bioactive compounds used in traditional practices to support immune function and cellular health, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and natural therapies.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Astragalus Krugeanus Var. Karadaghensis
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Astragalus plumosus subsp. plumosusSynonyms
- Astragalus krugeanus var. karadaghensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Astragalus as the specific subspecies Astragalus plumosus subsp. plumosus.
| 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 is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural occurrence is primarily concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the distribution of Astragalus plumosus subsp. plumosus is found in Türkiye. This narrow habitat suggests that the species is highly adapted to the particular environmental conditions of this country. Consequently, its presence is a defining feature of the local botanical landscape in that area.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Astragalus plumosus subsp. plumosus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CATECHIN, CHLOROGENIC ACID, caffeic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CATECHIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHLOROGENIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CATECHIN
- Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society
CHLOROGENIC ACID
- Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society
caffeic acid
- Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society
Activities
Astragalus plumosus subsp. plumosus has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Apoptotic, Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Apoptotic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Apoptotic
- Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society
Cytotoxic
- Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society