Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Fedtsch.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada19: 322 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189115
Common Names
- Hedysarum bucharicum
- Buchar Hedysarum
- Hedysarum
Synonyms
- Hedysarum purpureopilosum Kitam. [valid]
Description
Hedysarum bucharicum (also called 'Bukharan Hedysarum', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central Asia and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hedysarum bucharicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hedysarum bucharicum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedysarum bucharicum can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed bed. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-5 plants and replanted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Hedysarum bucharicum
Hedysarum bucharicum is found in Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
Hedysarum bucharicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedysarum bucharicum?
Hedysarum bucharicum
What is the common name of Hedysarum bucharicum?
Bucharicum hedysarum
What type of plant is Hedysarum bucharicum?
It is a herbaceous perennial plant.
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