Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tongtianhense
ID:
1334227

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Y.H.Wu) Y.H.Wu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Fl. Kunlunica2: 492 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346681



Common Names

  • Tongtianhense Hedysarum
  • Hedysarum
  • Hedysarum Tongtianhense


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Description

Hedysarum tongtianhense (also called Tongtian Sweetvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to China. It has a stout stem and is about 30-50 cm tall. Its leaves are pinnate and have 5-7 pairs of leaflets. The flowers are yellow and have a calyx with 5 teeth. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hedysarum tongtianhense is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedysarum tongtianhense has yellow flowers with yellow stamens, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedysarum tongtianhense is a perennial legume native to China. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-prepared seedbed. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hedysarum tongtianhense

Hedysarum tongtianhense can be found in the Tongtianhe Mountains of Qinghai Province, China.

Hedysarum tongtianhense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedysarum tongtianhense?

Hedysarum tongtianhense

What is the family of Hedysarum tongtianhense?

Fabaceae

What is the habitat of Hedysarum tongtianhense?

Grasslands 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

Yu Hu Wu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.Wu' in the authors string.