Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smirnovii
ID:
750223

Status:
valid

Authors:
Knjaz.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad)96: 1123 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749556



Common Names

  • Hedysarum Smirnovii
  • Smirnov's Hedysarum
  • Hedysarum Smirnov


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Description

Hedysarum smirnovii (also called Smirnov's hedysarum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the temperate grasslands of Asia. It grows up to 60cm tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in open grasslands, and in disturbed areas up to 3000m in elevation.

Uses & Benefits

Hedysarum smirnovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedysarum smirnovii has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedysarum smirnovii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, this plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Hedysarum smirnovii

Hedysarum smirnovii is native to Central Asia and can be found in the countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

Hedysarum smirnovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedysarum smirnovii?

Hedysarum smirnovii

What is the common name of Hedysarum smirnovii?

Smirnov's sweetvetch

What is the natural habitat of Hedysarum smirnovii?

Mountainous regions of Russia

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