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Astragalus scorpiurus
Scientific Name: Astragalus scorpiurus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Astragalus scorpiurus
Astragalus scorpiurus Bunge is an accepted scientific name for a species within the genus Astragalus and the family Leguminosae (also known as Fabaceae).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astragalus scorpiurus Bunge
- Family: Leguminosae (Fabaceae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms:
- Astragalus lasius Blatt.
- Astragalus punjabicus
- Astragalus scorpiurus var. glaber Ali
- Astragalus humifusa Baker
- Varieties: Astragalus scorpiurus var. scorpiurus and Astragalus scorpiurus var. glaber
Distribution and Habitat
This species has been noted in Afghanistan and Kashmir.
It is recommended to locate Astragalus scorpiurus in a sunny area for balanced development.
Cytological Information
- Astragalus scorpiurus Bunge has a chromosome number of 2n = 16, as observed in specimens from Kashmir, Kangan (MA-30).
Interactions with Other Organisms
Astragalus scorpiurus can be found in limestone areas alongside plants from the genera Scorpiurus, Lathyrus, Medicago, and Trifolium.
Further Information
More information can be found by searching in The Plant List, IPNI (International Plant Names Index), Australian Plant Name Index, and NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium.
Taxonomy and typification follow Thesaurus Astragalorum I (April 2008, D. Podlech).