Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pestalozzae
ID:
1054319

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.9: 112 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053657



Common Names

  • Hedysarum Pestalozzae
  • Pestalozzae Hedysarum
  • Pestalozzae's Hedysarum


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Description

Hedysarum pestalozzae (also called Pestalozzi's vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has white to pink flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hedysarum pestalozzae is used as a source of food, fuel, and fiber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hedysarum pestalozzae is a white or yellowish-white pea-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedysarum pestalozzae is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easily propagated from seed, and can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Hedysarum pestalozzae

Hedysarum pestalozzae can be 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