Status:
valid
Authors:
Malyschev
Source:
ildis
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Vysokogornaya Fl. Stanovogo Nagor'ya: 115 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209052
Common Names
- Hedysarum cisbaicalense
- Cisbaikal Hedysarum
- Cisbaikal's Hedysarum
Description
Hedysarum cisbaicalense (also called 'Baikal Sweetvetch', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Russia and Mongolia. It grows in dry grasslands, steppes, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Hedysarum cisbaicalense is a flowering shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a windbreak, as well as for erosion control on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hedysarum cisbaicalense is a small, white or yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedysarum cisbaicalense is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in dry meadows and steppes. It is easily propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and sandy. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate space for growth.
Where to Find Hedysarum cisbaicalense
Hedysarum cisbaicalense is found in the Baikal region of Siberia.
Hedysarum cisbaicalense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedysarum cisbaicalense?
Hedysarum cisbaicalense
What is the family of Hedysarum cisbaicalense?
Fabaceae
Where is Hedysarum cisbaicalense native to?
Siberia
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