Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nikolai
ID:
209801

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kovalevsk.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Opred. Rast. Sred. Azii6: 300 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209130



Common Names

  • Hedysarum Nikolai
  • Nikolai Hedysarum
  • Nikolai Sweetvetch


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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum villosum Pavlov [illegitimate]

Description

Hedysarum nikolai (also called 'Nikolai's sweetvetch', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.3–0.5 m. It is native to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, and grows in meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hedysarum nikolai is used as a fodder plant for livestock and as a soil amendment.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hedysarum nikolai are yellow with a purple center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedysarum nikolai is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Hedysarum nikolai

Hedysarum nikolai is native to Central Asia and can be found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Hedysarum nikolai FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedysarum nikolai?

Hedysarum nikolai

What is the family of Hedysarum nikolai?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Hedysarum nikolai?

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