Status:
valid
Authors:
(Michx. ex Pursh) Britton
Source:
ildis
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club5: 201 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184609
Common Names
- Hedysarum Americanum
- American Sweetvetch
- American Sweetclover
Synonyms
- Hedysarum alpinum americanum Michx. ex Pursh [unknown]
- Hedysarum alpinum americanum (Michx. ex Pursh) B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
- Hedysarum auriculatum Eastw. [illegitimate]
- Hedysarum americanum albiflorum Standl. [unknown]
- Hedysarum alpinum albiflorum (Standl.) Cody [unknown]
Description
Hedysarum americanum (also called 'American Hedysarum', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10m in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers dry and wet forests, as well as open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hedysarum americanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hedysarum americanum has yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedysarum americanum is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Hedysarum americanum
Hedysarum americanum can be found in North America, including Canada and the United States.
Hedysarum americanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedysarum americanum?
Hedysarum americanum
What is the common name of Hedysarum americanum?
American sweetvetch
What is the habitat of Hedysarum americanum?
Hedysarum americanum is found in dry, open woods, thickets, and prairies
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