Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Fedtsch.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Sborn. President Akad. Nauk V. L. Komarov, reimpr.: 737 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185999
Common Names
- Hedysarum sachalinense
- Sakhalin Vetch
- Sakhalin Hedysarum
Synonyms
- Hedysarum hedysaroides sachalinense (B.Fedtsch.) Vorosch. [valid]
Description
Hedysarum sachalinense (also called Sakhalin Hedysarum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a small shrub with white flowers and is native to tropical Asia. It is found in open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hedysarum sachalinense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hedysarum sachalinense has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedysarum sachalinense is a perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Hedysarum sachalinense
Hedysarum sachalinense can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Hedysarum sachalinense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedysarum sachalinense?
Hedysarum sachalinense
What type of plant is Hedysarum sachalinense?
It is a shrub
Where is Hedysarum sachalinense native to?
It is native to Japan
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