Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tibeticum
ID:
1038017

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) B.H.Choi & H.Ohashi

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Taxon52: 574 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001037355

Common Names

  • Hedysarum tibeticum
  • Tibetan Hedysarum
  • Tibetan Hedysarum

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Description

Hedysarum tibeticum (also called Tibetan Hedysarum, among many other common names) is a small shrub species found in the Himalayas. It is a slender, erect shrub with a yellowish-green color and a smooth texture. It prefers moist, shady habitats, and is found in forests, grasslands, and other areas with high humidity. It is native to the Himalayas and other parts of South Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Hedysarum tibeticum is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedysarum tibeticum has small, white, four-petalled flowers and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedysarum tibeticum is a species of plant that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5. It is best grown in partial shade, and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. It can be propagated by seed in spring or summer, or by cuttings in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hedysarum tibeticum

Hedysarum tibeticum can be found in the Himalayas.

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Hiroyoshi Ohashi (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohashi' in the authors string.
Byoung Hee Choi (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Choi' in the authors string.