Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.Liu ex R.Sha
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn.44: 157 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281105
Common Names
- Hedysarum jaxartucirdes
- Hedysarum
- Jaxartucirdes
Description
Hedysarum jaxartucirdes (also called Jaxartu Cirdes, among many other common names) is a flowering plant species in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It grows in humid forests, often in shady places, and in the understory of the forest.
Uses & Benefits
Hedysarum jaxartucirdes has been used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, and its leaves are used as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hedysarum jaxartucirdes is a small yellow or white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedysarum jaxartucirdes is a tropical fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Hedysarum jaxartucirdes
Hedysarum jaxartucirdes is found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.
Hedysarum jaxartucirdes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedysarum jaxartucirdes?
Hedysarum jaxartucirdes
What is the common name of Hedysarum jaxartucirdes?
Jaxartucirdes locoweed
Where is Hedysarum jaxartucirdes found?
Hedysarum jaxartucirdes is found in 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
References
Ying Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Liu' in the authors string.
Ren Sha (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Sha' in the authors string.