Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.S.Pavlova) N.S.Pavlova
Source:
ildis
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Sosud. Rast. Sovet. Dal'nego Vostoka4: 289 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209029
Common Names
- Hedysarum austrokurilense
- Austrokuril Hedysarum
- Austrokuril's Hedysarum
Synonyms
- Hedysarum sachalinense austrokurilense N.S.Pavlova [valid]
Description
Hedysarum austrokurilense (also called Austro-Kuril 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 austrokurilense 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
The flower of Hedysarum austrokurilense is a small, white or yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedysarum austrokurilense 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 austrokurilense
Hedysarum austrokurilense is found in the Kuril Islands of Russia.
Hedysarum austrokurilense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedysarum austrokurilense?
Hedysarum austrokurilense
What is the family of Hedysarum austrokurilense?
Fabaceae
Where is Hedysarum austrokurilense native to?
Sakhalin, Kuril Islands, and Hokkaido
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