Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chalchorum
ID:
209719

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Ulziykh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
L.G.Byazrov & al., Fl. Khangaya: 126 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209048

Common Names

  • Hedysarum chalchorum
  • Chalch Hedysarum
  • Chalch's Hedysarum

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Synonyms

  • Hedysarum collinum sensu Sanchir [deprecated]

Description

Hedysarum chalchorum (also called 'Chalchic Sweetvetch', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Middle East. It grows in dry grasslands, steppes, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Hedysarum chalchorum 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 chalchorum 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 chalchorum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Hedysarum chalchorum

Hedysarum chalchorum is found in the Chalkhorin region of Mongolia.

Hedysarum chalchorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedysarum chalchorum?

Hedysarum chalchorum

What is the family of Hedysarum chalchorum?

Fabaceae

Where is Hedysarum chalchorum 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