Astragalus ponticus
Astragalus ponticus, commonly known as Pontic milkvetch, is a resilient perennial herb native to the Pontic Mountains and surrounding regions. Valued in traditional medicine, this plant contains bioactive compounds believed to support immune function and promote longevity, making it a significant subject of ethnobotanical and pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Astragalus ponticus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 and the genus Astragalus. As a member of the Astragalus genus, Astragalus ponticus represents a specific lineage within these broader botanical groups.
| 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, known scientifically as Astragalus ponticus, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Russian, it is called Астрагал понтийский, while in Ukrainian, it is known as Астрагал понтійський. In Bulgaria, it is commonly identified as черноморски клин. Furthermore, in Chinese, the plant is called 本都黄芪 (standard) and 本都黄芪 (simplified).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Астрагал понтийский | Wikidata |
| uk | Астрагал понтійський | Wikidata |
| bg | черноморски клин | Wikidata |
| zh | 本都黄芪 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 本都黄芪 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 本都黃芪 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Germany. Its range extends significantly into Southeastern Europe, where it is found in Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the Northwestern Balkan Peninsula. Together, these locations define the primary natural habitats for Astragalus ponticus.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
Chemicals
Astragalus ponticus has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include B1, B10, B11, B12, B13.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| B1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| B10 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| B11 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| B12 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| B13 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| B14 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| B15 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| B2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| B3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| B5 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Astragalus ponticus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HeLa cells.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HeLa cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |