Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pogonocarpum
ID:
209808

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.2: 87 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209137



Common Names

  • Hedysarum Pogonocarpum
  • Pogonocarpum Hedysarum
  • Bearded Sweetvetch


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Synonyms

  • Onobrychis xanthina Freyn [valid]
  • Hedysarum xanthinum (Freyn) Freyn & Bornm. [valid]
  • Hedysarum velutinum Boiss. & Noë [illegitimate]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hedysarum pogonocarpum 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 pogonocarpum 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 pogonocarpum

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

Hedysarum pogonocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedysarum pogonocarpum?

Hedysarum pogonocarpum

What is the family of Hedysarum pogonocarpum?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Hedysarum pogonocarpum?

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