Status:
valid
Authors:
Popov ex Bajtenov
Source:
ildis
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Vestn. Akad. Nauk Kazakhsk. S.S.R.3: 105 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209051
Common Names
- Hedysarum chantavicum
- Chantav Hedysarum
- Chantav's Hedysarum
Description
Hedysarum chantavicum (also called 'Chantavi Sweetvetch', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Middle East. It grows in dry grasslands, steppes, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Hedysarum chantavicum 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 chantavicum 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 chantavicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Hedysarum chantavicum
Hedysarum chantavicum is found in the Chantav region of Kazakhstan.
Hedysarum chantavicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedysarum chantavicum?
Hedysarum chantavicum
What is the family of Hedysarum chantavicum?
Fabaceae
Where is Hedysarum chantavicum 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