Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elymaiticum
ID:
189791

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hausskn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
P.E.Boissier, Fl. Orient.2: 517 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189120

Common Names

  • Elymaitic Sainfoin
  • Elymaitic Hedysarum
  • Hedysarum elymaiticum

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Description

Hedysarum elymaiticum (also called 'Elymais Hedysarum', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central Asia and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hedysarum elymaiticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hedysarum elymaiticum is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed, about 1 cm long. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedysarum elymaiticum can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed bed. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-5 plants and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Hedysarum elymaiticum

Hedysarum elymaiticum is found in Iran.

Hedysarum elymaiticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedysarum elymaiticum?

Hedysarum elymaiticum

What is the common name of Hedysarum elymaiticum?

Elymaiticum hedysarum

What type of plant is Hedysarum elymaiticum?

It is a herbaceous perennial plant.

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.