Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taipeicum
ID:
199529

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) K.T.Fu

Source:
ildis

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tsinling.1(3): 72 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198858



Common Names

  • Hedysarum taipeicum
  • Taipei Hedysarum
  • Taipei Milk-Vetch


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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum esculentum taipeicum Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Hedysarum vicioides taipeicum (Hand.-Mazz.) Liu [unknown]

Description

Hedysarum taipeicum (also called Taipei sweetvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant, native to the Himalayan region of China. It typically grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Hedysarum taipeicum 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 taipeicum has small yellow flowers with a white center. Seed: The seed of Hedysarum taipeicum is small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Hedysarum taipeicum are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedysarum taipeicum 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 taipeicum

Hedysarum taipeicum can be found in the temperate regions of East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.

Hedysarum taipeicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedysarum taipeicum?

Hedysarum taipeicum

What is the common name of Hedysarum taipeicum?

Taipei vetch

What is the habitat of Hedysarum taipeicum?

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

References

Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Kun Tsun Fu (b.1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.T.Fu' in the authors string.