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Astragalus atropilosulus
Scientific Name: Astragalus atropilosulus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Astragalus atropilosulus
Astragalus atropilosulus is a perennial herb belonging to the legume family (Fabaceae).
Considerations for Pets
- As a member of the legume family, this plant may contain compounds that could be harmful if ingested in large quantities.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus atropilosulus (Hochst.) Bunge
- Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
- Kingdom: Eukaryota
- Genus: Astragalus
- Synonyms:
- Diplotheca atropilosula Hochst.
- Astragalus venosus Hochst. ex A.Rich.
- Astragalus burkeanus Harv. (Basionym)
- Subspecies and Varieties:
- Astragalus atropilosulus subsp. abyssinicus (Hochst.) J.B. Gillett
- Astragalus atropilosulus subsp. atropilosulus
- Astragalus atropilosulus subsp. bequaertii (De Wild.) J. B. Gillett
- Astragalus atropilosulus subsp. burkeanus (Harv.) J.B.Gillett
- Astragalus atropilosulus var. burkeanus
- Astragalus atropilosulus var. venosus (Hochst.) J. B. Gillett
- Astragalus atropilosulus var. platycarpus
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Africa.
- Occurs from Sudan and Eritrea south to northern South Africa.
- Extends west into the extreme east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial, or sometimes biennial herb or subshrub.
Ecological Role and Interactions
- A rust fungus, U. astragali-alopecuri, has been found growing on Astragalus atropilosulus.
Other Information
- In Malawi and Kenya, it is used as a vegetable.
- Has been investigated for antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties, specifically in the subspecies abyssinicus.
Further Information
- The South African National Biodiversity Institute's southern (SANBI)
- Herbarium of the Botanic Garden Meise