Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pycnostachyum
ID:
717557

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hedge & Hub.-Mor.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh29: 37 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716890



Common Names

  • Hedysarum Pycnostachyum
  • Dense-spiked Hedysarum
  • Dense-spiked Hedy


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Description

Hedysarum pycnostachyum (also called Chinese bush-clover, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has a woody stem and its leaves are trifoliate and oval-shaped. It produces yellow-orange flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hedysarum pycnostachyum is an attractive ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has fragrant flowers and attractive foliage and can be used as a ground cover or in borders and containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hedysarum pycnostachyum is yellow with a red center. The seed is small and round, with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and have a white stem with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedysarum pycnostachyum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and require regular watering.

Where to Find Hedysarum pycnostachyum

Hedysarum pycnostachyum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Hedysarum pycnostachyum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedysarum pycnostachyum?

Hedysarum pycnostachyum

What is the common name of Hedysarum pycnostachyum?

Pycnostachyum Honeysuckle

What is the natural habitat of Hedysarum pycnostachyum?

Dry, rocky slopes 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

References

Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.
Ian Charleson Hedge (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedge' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:498028-1: Based on the initial data import