Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa479: 142 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189118
Common Names
- Damghan Sainfoin
- Damghan Hedysarum
- Hedysarum damghanicum
Description
Hedysarum damghanicum (also called 'Damghan 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 damghanicum 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 damghanicum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedysarum damghanicum 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 damghanicum
Hedysarum damghanicum is found in Iran.
Hedysarum damghanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedysarum damghanicum?
Hedysarum damghanicum
What is the common name of Hedysarum damghanicum?
Damghanicum hedysarum
What type of plant is Hedysarum damghanicum?
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