Status:
valid
Authors:
Popov
Source:
ildis
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R.7: 16 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209136
Common Names
- Hedysarum Nuratense
- Nuratense Hedysarum
- Nuratense Sweetvetch
Description
Hedysarum nuratense (also called 'Nurata 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 nuratense is used as a fodder plant for livestock and as a soil amendment.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hedysarum nuratense are yellow with a purple center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedysarum nuratense 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 nuratense
Hedysarum nuratense is native to Central Asia and can be found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
Hedysarum nuratense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedysarum nuratense?
Hedysarum nuratense
What is the family of Hedysarum nuratense?
Fabaceae
What is the native range of Hedysarum nuratense?
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