Astrodaucus persicus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Daucus atropatanus
• Daucus persicus

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Astrodaucus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within Western Asia and the Caucasus. Its range extends through the North Caucasus, where it thrives in specific local habitats. Additionally, the species can be found throughout the Transcaucasus region. Beyond the Caucasus, its geographical presence is notably significant in Iran. Consequently, these areas define the natural boundaries where the plant is most commonly encountered.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Astrodaurus persicus is characterized by its ability to colonize anthropogenically influenced environments, frequently establishing itself within cropfields and parks. In these habitats, the plant thrives in disturbed soils where agricultural activities or landscaping provide the necessary niche for its growth. Its presence in cropfields suggests an adaptability to varying levels of nutrient availability and soil compaction often found in managed agricultural lands, while its occurrence in parks indicates a tolerance for human-disturbed landscapes and temperate to semi-arid microclimates. This ecological flexibility allows the species to persist in transitional zones where natural vegetation has been replaced by human-maintained greenery or food production systems.

Habitat :

cropfields,parks

Life history

The life history of Astragalus persicus is characterized by a biennial lifecycle, meaning the plant typically completes its biological development over a period of two years. During its first year, the plant focuses on vegetative growth, establishing a robust root system and developing a basal rosette of leaves to accumulate necessary energy reserves. In its second year, the plant transitions into its reproductive phase, utilizing the stored nutrients to produce an inflorescence, which facilitates flowering and subsequent seed production. Following the successful dispersal of seeds, the individual plant completes its life cycle.

Lifecycle :

biennial

Morphology

The morphology of Astrodaucus persicus is characterized by its herbaceous growth form, presenting as a non-woody plant. It typically reaches a height ranging from a minimum of 0.5 m to a maximum of 1 m.

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

1 m

Plant height min:

0.5 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Astragalus persicus is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering pattern that dictates its reproductive cycle. The plant enters its flowering stage starting in June, with the flowering period also concluding within the same month, indicating a highly concentrated and brief window of floral activity. While the broader seasonal context allows for variable timing across different ecological niches, the specific phenological data for this species points to a synchronized reproductive effort centered around June.

Flowering time :

Jun

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Astrodaucus persicus has 4 reported plant parts identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, fruit, flower, stem.

Root

1. Iranian journal of basic medical sciences
2. Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR
3. Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

Fruit

1. Iranian journal of basic medical sciences
2. Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

Flower

1. Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

Stem

1. Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

Chemicals

Astrodaucus persicus has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROFORM, ETHYL ACETATE, Germacrene D, PETROLEUM ETHER, methanol.

CHLOROFORM

1. Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

ETHYL ACETATE

1. Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

Germacrene D

1. Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

PETROLEUM ETHER

1. Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

methanol

1. Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

trans-Caryophyllene

1. Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

Activities

Astrodaucus persicus has 3 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimalarial, Cytotoxic.

Anticancer

1. Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

Antimalarial

1. Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

Cytotoxic

1. Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

Conditions

Astrodaucus persicus has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer, colorectal carcinoma, malaria.

Cancer

1. Avicenna journal of phytomedicine

Colorectal carcinoma

1. Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

Malaria

1. Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

Preparations

Astrodaucus persicus has 22 reported preparations identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Crude root extract, aerial parts essential oils, chloroform fraction of fruits, chloroform fraction of roots, essential oils of different parts.

Crude root extract

1. Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

Aerial parts essential oils

1. Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

Chloroform fraction of fruits

1. Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

Chloroform fraction of roots

1. Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

Essential oils of different parts

1. Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

Ethyl acetate fraction

1. Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

Ethyl acetate fraction of fruits

1. Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

Ethyl acetate fraction of roots

1. Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

Flowers/fruits blue essential oil

1. Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

Flowers/fruits essential oil

1. Iranian journal of basic medical sciences