Astragalus atropilosulus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Astragalus
Species:
A. atropilosulus
Binomial name
Astragalus atropilosulus
(Hochst.) Bunge

Astragalus atropilosulus is a perennial herb in the legume family. It is native to Eastern Africa and some parts of the Arabian Peninsula.[1]

It is used as a vegetable in Malawi and Kenya.[2]

Description

It is a perennial or perhaps sometimes biennial herb. It usually grows between 50-100 cm, but can reach up to 200 cm. The numerous stems are erect or ascending. The rootstock can be up to 2cm in diameter.[3]

It is most commonly found in the months of September, October, and November. It is most commonly found in the country of Ethiopia.[1]

Astragalus atropilosulus has 4 subspecies:[1]

Astragalus atropilosulus var. burkeanus

Astragalus atropilosulus var. abyssinicus

Astragalus atropilosulus var. atropilosulus

Astragalus atropilosulus var. coerulescens

Uses

The leaves are used as a side dish and are sometimes mixed with the leaves of Solanum nigrum.[3]

The roots are added to hot milk to help a women having uterine pains after childbirth.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Astragalus atropilosulus (Hochst.) Bunge". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
  2. ↑ Grubben, G.J.H. & Denton, O.A. (2004) Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 2. Vegetables. PROTA Foundation, Wageningen; Backhuys, Leiden; CTA, Wageningen.
  3. 1 2 3 "Astragalus atropilosulus - Useful Tropical Plants". tropical.theferns.info. Retrieved 2023-07-30.


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