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Astragalus atropilosulus ssp. abyssinicus

Scientific Name: Astragalus atropilosulus ssp. abyssinicus

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Astragalus atropilosulus subsp. abyssinicus

This page provides information about Astragalus atropilosulus subsp. abyssinicus, a plant with a complex taxonomic history and distribution.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astragalus atropilosulus (Hochst.) Bunge subsp. abyssinicus (Hochst.) J.B. Gillett
  • Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae-papilionaceae)
  • Synonyms:
    • Astragalus abyssinicus Steud. ex A.Rich.
    • Astragalus atropilosulus var. abyssinicus (Hochst.) J.B. Gillett
    • Astragalus atropilosulus subsp. atropilosukus Hochst.
    • Astragalus atropilosulus var. venosus (Hochst.) Gillett
    • Astragalus burkeanus
    • Astragalus venosus
    • Diplotheca atropilosula Hochst.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Astragalus atropilosulus subsp. abyssinicus occurs from Sudan and Eritrea south to northern South Africa, extending west. It has also been recorded in Borrowdale Common, Harare, Zimbabwe. Its presence is restricted within the Arabian Peninsula.

Botanical Research

  • Antimicrobial properties of Astragalus atropilosulus subsp. abyssinicus leaf extract have been studied against some pathogenic bacteria.
  • Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal investigations of Astragalus atropilosulus subsp. abyssinicus have been conducted.
  • It is being researched for its antifungal properties with respect to candida species.

Further Information

  • Search for this plant on:
    • IPNI
    • Australian Plant Name Index
    • NYBG Virtual Herbarium
    • ResearchGate
  • Specimen information is available at Kew Herbarium (K000393563).
  • Observations can be found using The South African National Biodiversity Institute's southern.