Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin.7: 564 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198828
Common Names
- Hedysarum limitaneum
- Limiting Hedysarum
- Limiting Milk-Vetch
Description
Hedysarum limitaneum (also called Limitaneum sweetvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant, native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Hedysarum limitaneum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally. It is used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used to treat digestive problems, respiratory problems, and urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Hedysarum limitaneum has small yellow flowers with a white center. Seed: The seed of Hedysarum limitaneum is small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Hedysarum limitaneum are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedysarum limitaneum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Hedysarum limitaneum
Hedysarum limitaneum can be found in the temperate regions of East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.
Hedysarum limitaneum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedysarum limitaneum?
Hedysarum limitaneum
What is the common name of Hedysarum limitaneum?
Border sainfoin
Where is Hedysarum limitaneum found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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