Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
criniferum
ID:
189788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.2: 88 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189117



Common Names

  • Hedysarum criniferum
  • Hairy Hedysarum
  • Hedysarum


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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum ecbatanum Beck [valid]
  • Hedysarum orumiehense Ranjbar [unknown]
  • Hedysarum criniferum melanotrichum Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Hedysarum criniferum (also called 'Hairy-flowered 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 criniferum 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 criniferum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedysarum criniferum 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 criniferum

Hedysarum criniferum is found in Iran.

Hedysarum criniferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedysarum criniferum?

Hedysarum criniferum

What is the common name of Hedysarum criniferum?

Criniferum hedysarum

What type of plant is Hedysarum criniferum?

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