Astragalus atropilosulus
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Astragalus |
| Species: | A. atropilosulus
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| Binomial name | |
| Astragalus atropilosulus (Hochst.) Bunge
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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[edit]
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[edit]
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 woman having uterine pains after childbirth.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Astragalus atropilosulus (Hochst.) Bunge". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
- ^ Grubben, G.J.H. & Denton, O.A. (2004) Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 2. Vegetables. PROTA Foundation, Wageningen; Backhuys, Leiden; CTA, Wageningen.
- ^ a b c "Astragalus atropilosulus - Useful Tropical Plants". tropical.theferns.info. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
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