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Astragalus corrugatus
Scientific Name: Astragalus corrugatus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Astragalus corrugatus
Astragalus corrugatus Bertol., also known by the local names halag and khawatim al barr, is a species within the genus Astragalus.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus corrugatus Bertol.
- Family: Leguminosae (Fabaceae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Astragalus crenatus Schult. (status rejected as accepted name)
- Astragalus cruciatus Link (provisional)
- Astragalus cruentus Balb.
- Astragalus tenuirugis Boiss.
- Subspecies: Astragalus corrugatus subsp. tenuirugis (Boiss.)
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in desert and sandy areas.
- Specifically mentioned in:
- Armenia (critically endangered with one sub-population known)
- Arabian Peninsula
- Syria
- Mediterranean Region
- Ras Laffan (Qatar)
- Habitat: Bozkir (Steppe), desert
- Altitude: 0-1200m
Morphological Characteristics
- Annual herb, growing up to 25 cm across.
- Stems branching from the base, ascending.
- Leaves: Imparipinnate with 5-8 pairs of leaflets.
- Leaflets: Linear-cuneate.
- Petals: 5
- Leaf margin: Entire
Ecological Role
- Can be replaced by less desirable species in certain environments.
Genetic Information
- Karyotype information is available in connection with other species such as Aizoon hispanicum, Astragalus annularis, and Pallenis hierochuntica.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Pollen morphology studied in relation to other Astragalus species such as A. spinosus and A. sieberi.
Further Information
- International Plant Names Index
- Tropicos
- Encyclopedia of Life
- MEDUSA (Utilisation, evaluation and conservation data for native and naturalised plants in the Mediterranean Region)