Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turkestanicum
ID:
209863

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel & Schmalh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Izv. Imp. Obshch. Lyubit. Estestv. Moskovsk. Univ.34(2): 21 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209192

Common Names

  • Hedysarum Turkestanicum
  • Turkestanicum Pea
  • Turkestanicum Hedysarum

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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum alabukense Nikitina [valid]

Description

Hedysarum turkestanicum (also called Turkestan Honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to Central Asia and is found in rocky and dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hedysarum turkestanicum is used as a fodder plant for livestock and as a soil amendment.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedysarum turkestanicum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedysarum turkestanicum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best grown in sandy or rocky soils.

Where to Find Hedysarum turkestanicum

Hedysarum turkestanicum is native to Kazakhstan and can be found in the Turkestan region.

Hedysarum turkestanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedysarum turkestanicum?

Hedysarum turkestanicum

What is the common name of Hedysarum turkestanicum?

Turkestan Honeysuckle

What is the natural habitat of Hedysarum turkestanicum?

Dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes

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

Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Johannes Theodor Schmalhausen (1849-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schmalh.' in the authors string.