Hedysarum nitidum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
tro
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 3: 1205 (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053651
Common Names
- Hedysarum nitidum
- Shiny Hedysarum
- Shiny Sweetvetch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hedysarum nitidum (also called Shiny vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has white to pink flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hedysarum nitidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hedysarum nitidum is a yellow color and has five petals. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hedysarum nitidum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easily propagated from seed, and can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Hedysarum nitidum
Hedysarum nitidum can be found in the Mediterranean region.
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
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:497924-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Hedysarum nitidum Willd.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.