Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythroleucum
ID:
717446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott & Kotschy ex Boiss.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient.2: 515 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716779

Common Names

  • Hedysarum Erythroleucum
  • Scarlet-white Hedysarum
  • Scarlet-white Hedy

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Description

Hedysarum erythroleucum (also called Red-White Honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow and white flowers native to Europe and Asia. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hedysarum erythroleucum has been used as an ornamental plant, as well as for fodder and forage. It is also used medicinally for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedysarum erythroleucum has yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedysarum erythroleucum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Hedysarum erythroleucum

Hedysarum erythroleucum is native to Europe and Asia.

Hedysarum erythroleucum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedysarum erythroleucum?

Hedysarum erythroleucum

What is the common name of Hedysarum erythroleucum?

Red-White Hedychium

What is the natural habitat of Hedysarum erythroleucum?

It is found in dry, rocky areas 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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.
Theodor Kotschy (1813-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kotschy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:497688-1: Based on the initial data import