Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcalyx
ID:
205766

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
J.D.Hooker, Fl. Brit. India2: 147 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205095



Common Names

  • Hedysarum microcalyx
  • Small-Calyx Hedysarum
  • Small-Calyx Sweetvetch


Searching for Hedysarum microcalyx? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Hedysarum microcalyx (also called 'Small-flowered Honeysuckle', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It grows in dry, sunny places, such as rocky slopes, steppes, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Hedysarum microcalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties, and is used to treat skin conditions, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hedysarum microcalyx is a small, yellow, pea-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Hedysarum microcalyx? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Hedysarum microcalyx can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Hedysarum microcalyx

Hedysarum microcalyx is native to the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.

Hedysarum microcalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedysarum microcalyx?

Hedysarum microcalyx

What is the common name of Hedysarum microcalyx?

Microcalyx Hedysarum

What is the natural habitat of Hedysarum microcalyx?

Dry and rocky slopes, scrubland, and open woodlands

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