Astragalus trigonus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Astragalus leucacanthus
• Tragacantha trigona
• Astragalus trigonus var. leucacanthus
• Tragacantha leucacantha
• Astragalus pseudotrigonus
• Astragalus trigonus var. franchii
• Astragalus franchii

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Fabales. Finally, it is a member of the family Fabaceae and is identified by the genus Astragalus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Astragalus trigonus, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, it can be found within the territories of Algeria and Egypt. Its presence also extends to the North African nations of Libya and Morocco. Additionally, the species is located in West Tropical Africa, specifically within the borders of Mali. These scattered locations highlight its ability to inhabit diverse environments across these distinct zones.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Astragalus trigonus is characterized by its classification as a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years and undergoes multiple reproductive cycles throughout its lifespan. In terms of its structural growth habit and ecological positioning, the species is identified as a chamaephyte. This life form indicates that its permanent buds are located close to the soil surface, typically just above the ground level, which allows the plant to persist through varying environmental conditions and seasonal changes.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Astragalus trigonus is characterized by a terrestrial growth habit, as it does not exhibit aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies. It functions as a self-supporting plant, lacking any climbing mechanisms such as obligatory or facultative tendrils. In terms of its growth form, it is classified as a shrub, which is further supported by its woody structural composition. Additionally, the plant is an independent organism, showing no parasitic behavior toward other species.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Astragalus trigonus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Phytochemistry

Chemicals

Astragalus trigonus has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-hydroxy-2',3',4'-trimethoxyisoflavan, Astragaloside I, Astragaloside II, Trigonoside I, Trigonoside II.

7-hydroxy-2',3',4'-trimethoxyisoflavan

1. Phytochemistry

Astragaloside I

1. Phytochemistry

Astragaloside II

1. Phytochemistry

Trigonoside I

1. Phytochemistry

Trigonoside II

1. Phytochemistry

Trigonoside III

1. Phytochemistry

Activities

Astragalus trigonus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.

Antimicrobial

1. Phytochemistry

Preparations

Astragalus trigonus has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include roots.

Roots

1. Phytochemistry