Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Fedtsch.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R.11: 116 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209019
Common Names
- Hedysarum alaicum
- Alai Hedysarum
- Alai's Hedysarum
Description
Hedysarum alaicum (also called Alai Honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It grows in grasslands and meadows, and is characterized by its hairy stem, pinnate leaves, and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hedysarum alaicum is a flowering shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a windbreak, as well as for erosion control on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hedysarum alaicum has bright yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedysarum alaicum can be propagated by seed or by division of the root system. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division of the root system should be done in the spring or fall. The root system should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Hedysarum alaicum
Hedysarum alaicum can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, including the Caucasus, the Altai, and the Tian Shan.
Hedysarum alaicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedysarum alaicum?
Hedysarum alaicum
What is the common name of Hedysarum alaicum?
Alai Broom
What is the family of Hedysarum alaicum?
Fabaceae
Species in the Hedysarum genus
Hedysarum boreale,
Hedysarum occidentale,
Hedysarum sulphurescens,
Hedysarum neglectum,
Hedysarum sachalinense,
Hedysarum denticulatum,
Hedysarum caucasicum,
Hedysarum polybotrys,
Hedysarum branthii,
Hedysarum astragaloides,
Hedysarum atropatanum,
Hedysarum bellevii,
Hedysarum brahuicum,
Hedysarum bucharicum,
Hedysarum callithrix,
Hedysarum criniferum,
Hedysarum damghanicum,
Hedysarum elymaiticum,
Hedysarum falconeri,
Hedysarum halophilum,
Hedysarum hyrcanum,
Hedysarum ibericum,
Hedysarum kopetdaghi,
Hedysarum kotschyi,
Hedysarum lehmannianum,
Hedysarum maitlandianum,
Hedysarum mahrense,
Hedysarum micropterum,
Hedysarum minjanense,
Hedysarum papillosum,
Hedysarum plumosum,
Hedysarum praticolum,
Hedysarum renzii,
Hedysarum sauzakense,
Hedysarum sericatum,
Hedysarum singarense,
Hedysarum volkii,
Hedysarum wakhanicum,
Hedysarum cappadocicum,
Hedysarum boveanum,
Hedysarum argyrophyllum,
Hedysarum algidum,
Hedysarum brachypterum,
Hedysarum campylocarpon,
Hedysarum citrinum,
Hedysarum dahuricum,
Hedysarum dentatoalatum,
Hedysarum ferganense,
Hedysarum poncinsii,
Hedysarum fistulosum,
Species in the Fabaceae family