Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
armenium
ID:
717365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. ex Tchich.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Asie Min., Bot.1: 99 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716698



Common Names

  • Hedysarum Armentium
  • Armenian Hedysarum
  • Armenian Sweetvetch


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Description

Hedysarum armenium (also called Armenian Pea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hedysarum armenium is used as a source of timber, for medicinal purposes, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedysarum armenium has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a tight bunch. The flowers are followed by small, round, green seed capsules that turn brown when ripe. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedysarum armenium can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Hedysarum armenium

Hedysarum armenium can be found in the Mediterranean region and in the Middle East.

Hedysarum armenium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedysarum armenium?

Hedysarum armenium

What is the common name of Hedysarum armenium?

Armenian Pea

What is the natural habitat of Hedysarum armenium?

Hedysarum armenium is found in the Mediterranean region

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

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Pyotr Chikhachyov (1808-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tchich.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:497486-1: Based on the initial data import