Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
olgae
ID:
209809

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Fedtsch.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R.1(2): 1 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209138



Common Names

  • Hedysarum olgae
  • Olga's Sweetvetch
  • Olga's Hedysarum


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Description

Hedysarum olgae (also called 'Olga'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 olgae is used as a fodder plant for livestock and as a soil amendment.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hedysarum olgae 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 olgae is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best grown in sandy or rocky soils.

Where to Find Hedysarum olgae

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

Hedysarum olgae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedysarum olgae?

Hedysarum olgae

What is the family of Hedysarum olgae?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Hedysarum olgae?

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