Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.H.Wu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Fl. Kunlunica2: 738 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346682
Description
Hedysarum yushuensis (also called Yushu 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 yushuensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hedysarum yushuensis has yellow flowers with yellow stamens, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedysarum yushuensis 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 yushuensis
Hedysarum yushuensis can be found in the Yushu Mountains of Qinghai Province, China.
Hedysarum yushuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedysarum yushuensis?
Hedysarum yushuensis
What is the family of Hedysarum yushuensis?
Fabaceae
What is the habitat of Hedysarum yushuensis?
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.