Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.Fedtsch.) B.Fedtsch.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
V.L.Komarov (ed.), Fl. URSS13: 293 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209186
Common Names
- Hedysarum Tenuifolium
- Tenuifolium Pea
- Tenuifolium Hedysarum
Synonyms
- Hedysarum songaricum tenuifolium B.Fedtsch. [valid]
Description
Hedysarum tenuifolium (also called Slender Honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to Central Asia and is found in rocky and dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hedysarum tenuifolium is used as a fodder plant for livestock and as a soil amendment.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hedysarum tenuifolium has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedysarum tenuifolium is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and will flower in the second year.
Where to Find Hedysarum tenuifolium
Hedysarum tenuifolium is native to Kazakhstan and can be found in the Akmola region.
Hedysarum tenuifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedysarum tenuifolium?
Hedysarum tenuifolium
What is the common name of Hedysarum tenuifolium?
Slender-leaved Honeysuckle
What is the natural habitat of Hedysarum tenuifolium?
Dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes
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