Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gypsophilum
ID:
1333283

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dehshiri

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn.53: 22 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345737



Common Names

  • Psychotria Oblongicarpa
  • Psychotria Pulchrinervis
  • Psychotria Reflexiloba


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Description

Hedysarum gypsophilum (also called Gypsum sweetvetch, among many other common names) is a flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hedysarum gypsophilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedysarum gypsophilum has small, yellow-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedysarum gypsophilum is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade in a well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the roots or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Hedysarum gypsophilum

Hedysarum gypsophilum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, including France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

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

References

Mohammad Mehdi Dehshiri: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dehshiri' in the authors string.