Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baldshuanicum
ID:
209705

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Fedtsch.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier7: 258 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209034



Common Names

  • Hedysarum baldshuanicum
  • Baldshuan Hedysarum
  • Baldshuan's Hedysarum


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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum chaitocarpum baldshuanicum (B.Fedtsch.) B.Fedtsch. [unknown]

Description

Hedysarum baldshuanicum (also called 'Baldshuan sweetvetch', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.3–0.5 m. It is native to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, and grows in meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hedysarum baldshuanicum 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 baldshuanicum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedysarum baldshuanicum 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 baldshuanicum

Hedysarum baldshuanicum is found in the Baldshuan region of Uzbekistan.

Hedysarum baldshuanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedysarum baldshuanicum?

Hedysarum baldshuanicum

What is the family of Hedysarum baldshuanicum?

Fabaceae

Where is Hedysarum baldshuanicum native to?

Central Asia

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