Status:
valid
Authors:
Vved.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Uzbeksk. S.S.R.13: 24 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198853
Common Names
- Hedysarum setosum
- Hairy Hedysarum
- Hairy Milk-Vetch
Synonyms
- Hedysarum sussamyrense Nikitina [valid]
Description
Hedysarum setosum (also called Bristly sweetvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant, native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Hedysarum setosum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make a variety of products, including paper, fabric, and rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Hedysarum setosum has small yellow flowers with a white center. Seed: The seed of Hedysarum setosum is small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Hedysarum setosum are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedysarum setosum can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Sow seeds in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Hedysarum setosum
Hedysarum setosum is native to Central and Eastern Europe, including Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, and Ukraine.
Hedysarum setosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedysarum setosum?
Hedysarum setosum
What is the common name of Hedysarum setosum?
Hairy vetch
What is the habitat of Hedysarum setosum?
Dry grasslands, scrub, 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