Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bectauatavicum
ID:
209708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bajtenov

Source:
ildis

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Vestn. Akad. Nauk Kazakhsk. S.S.R.3: 102 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209037

Common Names

  • Hedysarum bectauatavicum
  • Bectauatav Hedysarum
  • Bectauatav's Hedysarum

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Description

Hedysarum bectauatavicum (also called 'Bektauata sweetvetch', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.3–0.5 m. It is native to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, and grows in meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hedysarum bectauatavicum 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 bectauatavicum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedysarum bectauatavicum can be propagated by seed or by division of the root system. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division of the root system should be done in the spring or fall. The root system should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Hedysarum bectauatavicum

Hedysarum bectauatavicum is found in the Bectauatav region of Kazakhstan.

Hedysarum bectauatavicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedysarum bectauatavicum?

Hedysarum bectauatavicum

What is the family of Hedysarum bectauatavicum?

Fabaceae

Where is Hedysarum bectauatavicum native to?

Central Asia

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